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Our entire teaching faculty is excited to welcome the next class of pediatrics residents and observers to Driscoll Children’s Hospital. Join us.
Pediatric Residency
Deadlines
Applications need to be submitted through the national Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The deadline for submitting applications is November 1.
Requirements
By deadline, applicants must provide:
- Submission through ERAS
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation, if a U.S. graduate
- Transcript from your medical school
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- ECFMG certification (if applicable)
- USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (COMLEX Level 1 and 2 for DO applicants) scores
Things to note:
- Graduation from medical school within the last 5 years is preferred for international medical graduates
- USMLE scores are not required for DO graduates
- J1 Visa sponsorship offered to candidates who meet the eligibility requirements
- H1B visa sponsorship not currently being offered
- To allow for holistic review, please note that interview invitations will not be sent out before October 5, 2026
- Thalamus will be used to schedule and conduct interviews
Assistance with GME Applications
We understand that there are a variety of programs and tools that applicants may choose to utilize to develop portions of their GME application, such as the personal statement. We wish to emphasize that the personal statement should reflect an accurate picture of the applicant’s experiences, character, motivations, and qualities. A genuine and authentic personal statement should be the goal. Most medical schools provide important guidance and resources in writing successful personal statements; we recommend reviewing these tips to help put a strong application together.
Contact Us:
Larisa Garcia, MHA, C-TAGME
Program Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Office: (956) 558-6650
Ayesha Mirza, MD
Program Director
Email: [email protected]
Office: (956) 558-6650
Pediatric Observership
Deadlines
- April 30th for rotation cycle August-December (Acceptance email will be sent by June)
- Sept 30th for rotation cycle January-June (Acceptance email will be sent by December)
Requirements
Applicants should have taken and passed USMLE Step I upon submission of application.
How to Apply
Please fill out the observership application and submit by the preferred rotation cycle deadline.
- You will receive an email if you are accepted. You may be required to send other documents to support your application.
Observership Application
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