Program Welcome
Our mission is to train world-class pediatric leaders who elevate the childhood experience through compassionate, evidence-based care and innovation.
At Comer Children’s Hospital—a quaternary care center on Chicago’s South Side—we are entrusted with the care of children from across the country and serve as a critical resource for the city’s most vulnerable populations. Our residents gain exposure to a broad spectrum of pathology and a richly diverse patient population, preparing them to lead with skill, empathy, and cultural humility.
Dr. Nicola Orlov - Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Program Director, Pediatric Residency
As the Program Director and the Associate Chair of Education, and also a proud, lifelong member of the University of Chicago, I invite you to learn more about our program. During your training we will mentor and support you as you hone your ability to think critically, to function autonomously and, consistent with The University of Chicago’s legacy of discovery, engage in scholarship. Most importantly, when you come here you will join our family, we will help you reach your highest potential, and together we will fight to improve the lives and health of our patients. ”
Our Training Program
How To Apply & Interview Season Details
Categorical, Child Neurology, Scholarship & Research Tracks
Who We Are & Our Innovative Tracks
Meet the key players in our residency training program, including the residents, program directors, advisors, researchers, and administrative staff.
Explore the unique training opportunities and resources available to our residents - including our innovative four-year scholarship tracks which combine your categorical training with a Masters' degree (tuition fully covered) in Public Policy, or Health Economics (separate ERAS application tracks and NRMP programs).
Program AIMS
- Train residents who are skilled in providing the highest level of medical care for neonates, infants, children, and adolescents
- Train residents who are advocates for children and their families and their social, emotional, and medical needs
- Have the foundational medical and scientific background to pursue careers in their chosen area of pediatric medicine