How to Apply

ERAS Application

All applications to the Pediatric Residency Program at Children's are processed through the Electronic Resident Application System (ERAS).

Applicants register with ERAS through their medical schools, complete the ERAS application, and choose to send an application and supporting materials to Children's Hospital Oakland.

Applications are considered complete when they include three letters of recommendation and an MSPE or a Dean's Letter in addition to all parts of the standard ERAS application.

Invitation to Visit

Applications are screened in October and November, and applicants are informed by email if they will be invited for a visit day and interview or not. After we have contacted you to invite you, please schedule your visit/interview day with our program secretary, Katherine Castillo, as soon as possible, as available days fill very quickly.

We do require a visit/interview day to consider your application for ranking. About 220 students visit and interview every year, beginning the last week of October and ending the third week in January.

Application Deadline

We start reviewing applications in October but will accept applications until early December, unless there are extenuating circumstances. As interview spots do fill up, please send your application and supporting materials as early as you can.

The Match

In February, applicants enter their rank list, and our Intern Selection Committee meets to discuss each applicant in order to enter our rank list. In March, applicants and programs are informed of the Match by the NRMP.

Applicants Interested in Accelerated Research Pathway

Medical Students with an interest and experience in research may be eligible for the Accelerated Research Pathway when accepted by our residency and a subspecialty fellowship at our institution or another. The trainee on this pathway will do 2 years of pediatrics and 4 years of fellowship.

For more information, see the American Board of Pediatrics webpage.