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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 - Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Dr. Nicola Orlov - Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Program Director, Pediatric Residency

How To Apply

As Program Director and Associate Chair of Education—and a proud, lifelong member of the University of Chicago—I invite you to explore our program. Here, you’ll be mentored and supported as you develop critical thinking, clinical autonomy, and a commitment to scholarship rooted in UChicago’s legacy of discovery. Most importantly, you’ll join a close-knit community dedicated to helping you reach your highest potential as we work together to improve the lives and health of our patients ”

Dr. Nikki Orlov

Our Training Program

How To Apply & Interview Season Details

Categorical, Child Neurology, Scholarship & Research Tracks

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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).

  1. Develop expert pediatricians equipped to deliver exceptional, compassionate care to newborns, children, and adolescents across all clinical settings.

  2. Empower physician-advocates who champion the medical, social, and emotional well-being of children and families—both at the bedside and in their communities.

  3. Foster future leaders in pediatrics with a strong foundation in clinical medicine, scientific inquiry, and lifelong learning, ready to excel in any subspecialty or career path.