Pediatrics IMG Friendly Residency Programs List



IMG Friendly Pediatrics Residency Programs List


What are IMG Friendly Pediatrics Residency Programs?

These are a group of pediatrics programs that typically invite, interview and highly rank foreign medical graduates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). You can find the full list with programs requirements in this page.

How many years is pediatrics residency?

Pediatrics residency is a 3 years program.


What are the average scores for AMGs and IMGs wh match in pediatrics residency?

 
The average scores for AMGs who matched in Pediatrics in USMLE step 1 and 2 CK are 221 and 234 repectively.
 

For IMGs who matched in Pediatrics the average scores in USMLE step 1 and 2 CK are 217 and 221 respectively.
 

 

What are the match statistics for Pediatrics?


About 68% of positions offered in the match go to AMGs and about 32% of positions go to IMGs. About 96% of AMGs who apply do match and about 51% of IMGs who apply do successfuly match.

 

What should IMGs do to increase their chances in matching in Pediatrics?

 
1- Answering the questions during the interviews appropriately and showing interest. Read this book at least twice before any interview: Peds Q&As

2- You should apply to the same programs where IMGs matched in the previous years, these programs are found in many states as described in the below mentioned list. This is the full list of the IMG friendly pediatrics residency programs with full selection criteria and requirements in PDF form that you can easily download to any computer or device from:  Pediatrics IMG Friendly Residency Programs List

3- Make sure your LORs (especially from overseas) are written in a nice way so program directors will read them till the end. To help you with this task take a look into this guide: Peds LORs


4- Doing observerships and getting US LORs is an important part of your ERAS application where program directors will be looking for such information.

 

I matched already, what should I do to survive pediatrics residency?


To survive pediatrics residency you will need to get some books which are needed to build up your knowlegde and other books to help you pass the inservice and board exams. These books are traditionally recommended by program directors and widely used by residents, you can find them here:
** Recommended Pediatrics Books **