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Pediatric Residency

Pediatric Residency

  • Program Leadership
  • Resident Involvement in Community Advocacy
  • IMPACT Program
  • Education Track
  • George Donnell Society for Pediatric Scientists

Clinical Pediatric Rotation Program

Applications for the Clinical Pediatric Rotation Program are now OPEN! We are excited for fourth year medical students to come learn more about CHLA and our community. We seek to draw people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences, who have a commitment to the population we serve. Click here for more information.


Welcome to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Pediatric Residency Program, where our mission is to support the development of leaders in child and adolescent health with a focus on health equity and care for the underserved. In order to achieve this, we are committed to the following:

  • Community: We cultivate a supportive, collaborative and inclusive community that reflects the diverse patient population we serve.
  • Growth: We strive to grow and lift each other toward excellence through hard work, mentorship, adaptability and accountability.
  • Respect: We keep an open mind and presume good intent in our approach to treat all individuals, including ourselves, with respect, compassion and dignity.
  • Communication: We communicate openly and honestly as the foundation of effective teamwork and relationship-building.
  • Joy: We embrace the joy in our work and uphold a spirit of optimism and light-heartedness.

We are fortunate to be located in the diverse city of Los Angeles. Situated in East Hollywood, we are proud to be a quaternary center that also serves our local community where over 80% of our patients are on public insurance.

Our class of 2027 speaks 7 different languages, and calls 21 states and 5 countries home. Meet all of our residents here.

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About Residency Training

  • First Year of Residency
  • Second and Third Years of Residency
  • Clinical Pediatric Rotation Program
  • Resident Working Environment and Scheduling
  • Meetings and Retreats
  • Resident Support Services
  • Salary and Benefits
  • After Residency
  • Nearby Attractions and Life in LA

More Information

How to Apply

CHLA Pediatric Residency Program

All applications to the CHLA Pediatric Residency Program must be submitted through ERAS and must include the following:

  • Medical school transcripts
  • USMLE or COMLEX transcript(s). (We require passing scores. There is no minimum score cut-off)
  • Dean's letter/MSPE
  • Three letters of recommendation (we do not require a letter from the Chair of Pediatrics)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement

We do not have a graduation date cut-off.

The deadline to submit applications is September 27, 2024.

Welcome Message for Prospective Residents

Pediatric Residency

  • Program Leadership
  • Resident Involvement in Community Advocacy
  • IMPACT Program
  • Education Track
  • George Donnell Society for Pediatric Scientists
Program Director
Michelle Thompson

Michelle Thompson, MD, MACM

Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Attending Physician
Clinical Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator), Keck School of Medicine of USC

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Contact Email
prp@chla.usc.edu

George Donnell Society for Pediatric Scientists

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