Department of Pediatrics

Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Application: How to Apply

Prerequisites: Applicants must have completed training in an approved pediatric residency program and fulfilled the eligibility requirement for certification by the American Board of Pediatrics by the beginning of the Fellowship program. Applicants must satisfy the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiner’s requirement to obtain state licensure. International medical graduates must be ECFMG certified. Neither country-U.S. citizenship nor permanent residency is required. Minority physicians are encouraged to apply. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. Stipends are based on the years of training to levels established by Emory University.

To apply for a Fellowship, please complete an application through the Applying to Fellowships with ERAS® | AAMC site.

A completed application file will include:

  1. Completed application submitted through ERAS
  2. Current curriculum vitae
  3. Personal statement (The personal statement should include a description of previous research and clinical experience, reason for interest in a Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship, and your future goals in the career of hospital medicine.)
  4. Three letters of reference. One letter should be from the Director of your Residency Training Program
  5. USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 Score Reports
  6. Official Medical School Transcript
  7. ECFMG Report, if applicable
  8. A recent photograph (optional)

Interviews are required and will be conducted from August through November. Applicant selection will be done through the  National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Specialties Match | NRMP.

June 5: ERAS season begins

July 3: Applicants may begin submitting applications to fellowship programs

July 17: Fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications

August 21:  NRMP Match opens

September 25: Ranking opens

October 30:  NRMP Quota Change Deadline

November 20: Rank order list certification deadline

December 4: MATCH DAY

For more information, email Fellowship Program Coordinator, Tanisha Booker.