Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship trains excellent clinicians, educators, and researchers in a dynamic clinical and teaching environment. We serve an underserved patient population in a high-volume, high-acuity department as part of a full-scale tertiary care free-standing children's hospital. All fellows gain knowledge and experience in core concepts of pediatric emergency medicine, as well as experience in completing quality improvement and scholarly projects.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1653324F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
35
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
97
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
3
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
55
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
60
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
3244132061
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Luis
Middle Name
Ledesma
Last Name
Gamboa
Degrees
MD
Address
St Christopher's Hosp for Children
Dept of Emergency Med
160 E Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.1257 40.006403)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ebony
Middle Name
Nichole
Last Name
Ford
Degrees
AA, BS
Address
St Christopher's Hosp for Children
Dept of Emergency Med
160 E Erie Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19134
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.1257 40.006403)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
24.50
% IMG
51.00
% DO
24.50
% Female
84.40
% Male
15.60
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
66.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $79,548 | 25 | 90 |
| Year 3 | $82,867 | 25 | 90 |
| Year 4 | $69,427 | 25 | 90 |
| Year 5 | $79,548 | 25 | 90 |
| Year 6 | $82,867 | 25 | 90 |
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
9
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Housing stipend
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
1
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
On
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On