Overview
A one-year ACGME pediatric dermatology fellowship with broad clinical, educational and research experience and a required research project.
The programme
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- 1 year
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- ACGME-accredited
- Department
- Division of Dermatology
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Institution policyLCME/AOA graduate, Fifth Pathway, or international graduate with valid ECFMG certificate; above PGY-1 must have passed USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 and completed prior PGY levels
- International applicants
- Institution policyYes - graduates of non-US/Canadian schools need a current ECFMG certificate; non-US citizens generally need ECFMG J-1 sponsorship
- Visa support
- Institution policyprimarily J-1 sponsored by ECFMG; H-1B sponsored in some cases; F-1 OPT accepted; Canadian graduates of LCME schools train on TN status
- Licence requirement
- Institution policymust be licensed to practise medicine in Missouri and/or Kansas as required by Children's Mercy; trainees at PGY-3 and above must pass USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 before starting
How to apply
- Deadline
- Not stated on official page
- Application method
- Contact the Pediatric Dermatology Fellowship Program Director (Dr Kimberly Horii); interviews offered on set dates (virtual/in person)
Funding
- Funding
- Institution policy2026-27 salaries: PGY-4 $83,720, PGY-5 $84,657.60, PGY-6 $86,842.60, PGY-7 $90,043.20, PGY-8 $92,809.60; no-premium health/dental insurance, educational stipend $1,500-$2,250
Official sources
https://www.cmh.edu/professional-education/training-programs/fellowship/pediatric-dermatology/https://www.childrensmercy.org/siteassets/media/professional-education/policies-and-reports/cmh-gme-policy-and-procedure-manual.pdfhttps://www.childrensmercy.org/professional-education/your-experience/salaries-benefits/https://www.childrensmercy.org/siteassets/media/professional-education/salaries-and-benefits/sample-fellowship-contract.pdf