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• Resident Selection Criteria
• How to Apply
• Contact Information

Resident Selection Criteria

The pediatrics program accepts only applications though the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). An ideal candidate would have:

• Finished medical school within the past four years (i.e. not out of clinical practice for an extended period of time).
• USMLE scores above 230.
• COMLEX above 430.
• Above average grades.
• A definite commitment to pediatrics.
• Permanent U.S. residency, U.S. Citizenship, or Green card holder. 

International medical graduates and osteopathic graduates are welcome to apply through ERAS. The same standards as above apply. We abide by Section 201 of the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Resident & Fellow Manual (Residents Selection). In addition,

• International medical graduates need ECFMG certification.
• Osteopathic graduates are encouraged to take the USMLE test.

How to Apply

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Integrated Pediatric Program /Dayton Children’s Hospital has 50 residents (including our chief residents). Each year, approximately 8 categorical pediatric appointments are made to the PL-1 class through the National Resident Matching Program. The other 8 categorical positions are match via the Military system.  Prospective new residents are selected by a committee of full-time faculty, chief residents, and residents from each training level.

The WSUBSOM Integrated Pediatric/Dayton Children' residency program participates in ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). As part of your application, we ask for your USMLE score report, medical school transcript, Dean’s letter, personal statement, and 3 letters of recommendation. For more information about the ERAS application process, contact your Dean’s office.

We are conducting virtual interviews during the 2025-26 application season. The Thalamus system will be utilized for scheduling and virtual interviews platform this year. Letters of invite will be sent out by October and applications will be accepted until the beginning of November.

Contact Information

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