Education

4-Year Masters' Scholarship Tracks (fully funded)

Pediatric Residency Training Program

Applicants interested in applying to one of our fully funded 4-year Masters' Scholarship/Combined Categorical Tracks must submit the traditional categorical application in addition to a completed Master's application in order to be considered. 

Scholarship applicants must apply through ERAS and match through the National Resident Matching ProgramPlease note, each track has its' own unique program code within ERAS and NRMP.  If invited to interview for the Health Services Scholarship Track, you must interview on Friday, December 6th, 2024.  This interview day will count for both the Health Services program and the Categorical program.

  • Health Services: Concentrations available in Public Policy (MA through The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy) or Health Economics (MS for Clinical Professionals through The University of Chicago)
    • NRMP Code: 1160320C4

Our program only accepts applications through ERAS - all invitations and interviews are scheduled through Thalamus.

2024 Application Season

  • Additional Master's degree applications are due to the Graduate Program of your choice by December 5th, 2024.
  • ERAS Application Form
  • CV (within ERAS)
  • Dean's Letter (MSPE)
  • Personal Statement - if applying for a scholarship track, PS should reflect specified interest in track
  • Transcript
  • At least 3 letters of recommendation, no more than 4 are required - The University of Chicago does not require a chairman's letter.  If you would like to submit one, please make this your fourth letter of recommendation.
  • USMLE Scores - Step I and Step II (when available)
    • No Minimum Score Requirement
    • Passing USMLE scores are not required prior to invitation to interview but are needed prior to admission to our program

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as of the program start date.  If sponsorship is needed, J-1 visas are preferred.

 

The University of Chicago Pediatric Residency Training Program interviews are by invitation only and will be scheduled through the web-based ERAS/Thalamus scheduling module.

Scholarship Tracks have their own specific interview day available to ONLY those applying to said track. 

2024 Health Services Track Interview Day

  • Friday, December 6th, 2024

*please note, the Harris School MA application and the MSCP application are due no later than December 5th, 2024.

Health Services Interview Schedule - TBD

Platform: Zoom | Friday, December 6th, 2024

 

2024 - 2025 Resident-Led Zoom Social Hours | Wednesdays @ 7pm CST

  • Wednesday, October 23rd
  • Wednesday, October 30th
  • Wednesday, November 6th
  • Wednesday, November 13th
  • Wednesday, November 20th
  • Wednesday, December 4th
  • Wednesday, December 11th
  • Wednesday, December 18th** back-up date (as applicable)

All virtual social hours will take place from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST.  Information, including sign-up process, will be sent out regarding these events once interviews are scheduled.