We participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and applications to our program will be taken exclusively through that service.
A complete application will include the following:
Complete ERAS common application form (CAF)
3 letters of recommendation (specific letter from department chairman or residency
program director not required)
MSPE
Medical School Transcript
USMLE Step 1 and (if available) Step 2 scores
For osteopathic candidates, we accept COMLEX level 1, level 2 (CE), and level 2 (PE) scores
with or without accompanying USMLE scores
Photograph (optional)
Special Note Regarding International Medical Graduates:
In the past 10 years <3% of our residents have been International Medical Graduates.
IMG applications that meet the following criteria are considered: - current ECFMG certificate - Graduation from Medical School 2016 or later - US citizenship, green card or J-1 Visa - USMLE 1 and 2 passed on the first attempt
Interviews
Applicants will be invited to interview after review of application materials
A complete application is not necessary for an invitation to be extended
Interview Season During COVID-19 Pandemic
Information on the changes implemented for interviews due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TrueLearn Pediatric Board Review Questions Bank Subscription
Mileage reimbursement for travel to off-site rotations
Nelson's Textbook of Pediatrics online access
The Harriett Lane Handbook
Access toRed Book Online
AAPmembership with access toPedialinkeducational resources
Subscription toPediatricsjournal,Pediatric Care Online, andPREP® the Curriculum
Free online access through Library System to vast number of Journals and Textbooks
FOOD
Noon conference lectures with lunch provided
Money provided yearly for meals while on nights
All meals in Aiken are complimentary (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Resident lounge stocked with meals/snacks provided by GME office
VACATION/LEAVE
3 weeks (21 days) paid annual leave
Additional time off at Christmas or New Year's
Maternity and Paternity Leave
INSURANCE
Health insurance for residents and their dependents
Disability Insurance
Malpractice Insurance
Life Insurance
PEDIATRIC RESIDENT LOUNGE
The resident lounge is a dedicated space for the Pediatric Residents, which includes
access to personal lockers, bathrooms/showers, computers/printers, mailboxes, and
call rooms. It is also a place for residents to relax, catch up on labs, grab a bite
to eat, and spend time with one another. Food is stocked in the refrigerator for residents on the Night Teams during most
days of the week.
Several individual rooms with access to computers are available for a quiet study
area in the lounge as well as other areas around the campus.
Other PERKS
Free Parking in covered deck located immediately adjacent to hospital