Pediatrics · PGY1 · New York
Accepts J-1, H-1B
Categorical
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Open position description
The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein (CHAM) is seeking a highly motivated PGY-1 categorical Pediatric Resident to join our program for the 2026–2027 academic year, with an anticipated start in September 2026.
Our residency offers rigorous, comprehensive clinical training at a leading academic children’s hospital serving a diverse and medically complex urban population. Residents learn alongside nationally recognized pediatric subspecialists and benefit from a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that emphasizes excellence in clinical care, medical education, research, quality improvement, and advocacy.
The program provides robust opportunities for scholarly activity, mentorship, subspecialty exposure, and professional development. Residents are encouraged to pursue their individual academic and career interests, with opportunities to present at regional and national conferences and engage in meaningful research and quality improvement initiatives. Our graduates have successfully pursued competitive fellowship training as well as careers in academic and community pediatrics across the country. For more information about our program and curriculum, please visit our website: Why CHAM | The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore
How to apply:
Please email the following information to Shanique Medina ([email protected]) and cc: Dr. IJ Anosike ([email protected])
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal statement describing why you have chosen pediatrics
Three (3) letters of recommendation, one of which must be from your program director if you are requesting a transfer
USMLE and/or COMLEX Score Report
Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
Medical School Transcript
ECFMG Certification if applicable
Applicants must be legally able to work in the US, or eligible to obtain work as of September, 2026. We sponsor J1 visas only.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Qualified applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted for a virtual interview.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
To apply, please email the requested information to the Program Administrator, Ms. Shanique Medina ([email protected]) and cc: Dr. IJ Anosike ([email protected]), Pediatric Residency Program Director
Residency facts
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Resident salary
PGY-1 $84,217
PGY-2 $87,932
PGY-3 $91,648
Salary paid by nonprofit Yes
Health insurance Fully Paid by Institution
Paid leave 42 days
Workload
Avg hours/week (Y1) 80
Longest shift (Y1) 24 hrs
Night float Yes
Moonlighting Allowed
Residents & selectivity
IMG residents (US + non-US)
22.4% (2025 survey)
DO 16.5%
US-MD 61.2%
Total positions 88
Interviews per spot ~14
Faculty:resident 1.7
Setting University-based
NRMP main match Yes
Unfilled in the NRMP match 2023, 2024
Requirements
Prior US GME No
Graduation year No graduation-year limit
Step 1 pass required of IMGs Yes
Step 2 CK pass required of IMGs Yes
Recommendation letters 3–4
Required letters Faculty
Applies via ERAS Yes
Program features & benefits
Research rotation Optional
Tracks Primary care, Research
Preliminary positions Not offered
Starts July
Applications open 2026-09-24
Interviews begin 2025-10-24
Benefits Subsidized child care, Housing stipend, On-call meal allowance, iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance, Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
From the AMA's 2025 program survey. Confirm with the program.