Education

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship

How To Apply

We invite you to learn more about our program, meet our faculty, fellows, and staff and explore our hospital using the links below, but nothing replaces an actual visit. We participate in the National Residency Matching Program as part of the Pediatric Subspecialties Fall Match.  All applications must be submitted through ERAS.

Applicants must possess a MD or DO degree and be eligible to obtain licensure to practice medicine in the state of Illinois.  The candidate must be a Resident in Pediatrics at the PL-3 level or higher at an ACGME accredited program or have completed this training. Upon completion of a Pediatric Residency Program, the candidate must be eligible to take board examinations in Pediatrics offered by the American Board of Pediatrics. The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  We encourage applications from under-represented minorities. 

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.

Interview Dates for the 2026- 2027 will be scheduled directly through Thalamus - please contact the program with questions.

Interviews are conducted here via Zoom and begin with a welcome from our program. You will have the opportunity to meet with current fellows and interview with core faculty. Our program overview and video of a tour of the emergency department will be provided to you for viewing at your own convenience. We will also host several virtual cafes addressing special areas of focus, including simulation, quality improvement, and trauma. Details will be provided in your interview invitation.  

We're excited to welcome applicants back to campus for an optional, in-person Second Look on Thursday, November 12th. This event is open to anyone who has completed an interview with one of our fellowship training programs during the 2026–2027 season. 

What to Expect 

  • Meet faculty, fellows, and department leadership
  • Tour our hospital and clinic spaces
  • Attend subspecialty-specific sessions and centralized Department of Pediatrics programming
  • Explore educational and scholarly opportunities
  • Hear directly about our ongoing commitment to the communities of the South Side of Chicago 

This event is organized by the Pediatric Medical Education Office (PMEO). A few important things to know: 

  • Participation is entirely optional and has no bearing on ranking decisions.
  • Participating fellowship programs submit and certify their rank order lists in NRMP before the event, which is verified by our Institutional GME Office.
  • RSVP responses are confidential. Attendee names and specialties are held by the PMEO and are not shared with Program Directors until after rank lists are submitted. 

Exploring Hyde Park 

Whether you're arriving early or staying a bit longer, Hyde Park has a lot to offer. A few resources to help you plan: