Children's National Hospital Program
About This Program
We offer residents unmatched opportunities to care for the diverse patient population of Washington, DC ., and the surrounding area to participate in innovative educational programs, to participate in novel research experiences, and to advocate for children's health on a local and national level. Through family-centered, interdisciplinary, and evidence-based care, residents develop strong and compassionate clinical acumen with to hone their expertise as educators, child health advocates.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Aisha N Barber, MEd, MD
Children's National Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lisa M Foster
Children's National Med Ctr
Locations
Children's National Med Ctr
Med Education Ste W35-600
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
900 23rd St Nw
Washington, DC 20037
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910-1484
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Sep 30, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28-35 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.