Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship

Overview

Based at Hershey Medical Center with the Center for the Protection of Children; only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in central Pennsylvania.

The programme

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Accreditation

ACGME

Eligibility and visa

Qualification requirement

Completed an ACGME-accredited residency in pediatrics or medicine/pediatrics before the start date; board-eligible or board-certified in general pediatrics by the ABP

Citizenship requirement

U.S. citizens, permanent residents or J-1 visa holders

Licence requirement

Eligible for or hold a Pennsylvania medical training license or medical license

Visa route

No additional visa types (beyond J-1) are institutionally sponsored; J-1 application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

Visa sponsorship

No additional visa types (beyond J-1) are institutionally sponsored; J-1 application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

Visa support

No additional visa types (beyond J-1) are institutionally sponsored; J-1 application process and fees are the applicant's responsibility

How to apply

Application method

NRMP Pediatric Subspecialties Match; all application materials through ERAS

Documents

Personal statement; CV; at least three letters of recommendation; dean's letter; medical school transcripts; USMLE/COMLEX transcripts; ECFMG certification for IMGs

Contact

Lori D. Frasier, MD, Program Director, lfrasier@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Sources and verification