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Pediatrics residency interviews: dates, format and invites

What Pediatrics programs say on their own websites about this season's interviews, and the invites, interviews and rejections that applicants have reported on iMatched.

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What program websites say about interviews

63 of the 103 Pediatrics program websites we could read say something about interview dates, format or invitations.

California (2) · Colorado (1) · Connecticut (2) · District of Columbia (1) · Florida (6) · Georgia (3) · Idaho (1) · Illinois (3) · Indiana (1) · Iowa (1) · Kentucky (1) · Louisiana (2) · Massachusetts (1) · Michigan (2) · Missouri (3) · Nebraska (1) · Nevada (1) · New Hampshire (1) · New Mexico (1) · New York (5) · Ohio (8) · Oklahoma (1) · Pennsylvania (1) · Rhode Island (1) · South Carolina (1) · South Dakota (1) · Tennessee (3) · Texas (3) · Utah (1) · Virginia (1) · Washington (1) · Wisconsin (2)

California (2)

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY HEALTH EDUCATION CONSORTIUM PROGRAM · Loma Linda, California · Signals

Do you have a deadline for application submissions? We offer interviews through the middle of January, and applications are considered on a “rolling” basis. source

Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program · Los Angeles, California · Signals

Are interviews virtual or in person? Interview formats are determined by individual programs and may vary from year to year. source
Interview timeframe is typically from October – January, this varies by program. source

Colorado (1)

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO PROGRAM · Aurora, Colorado · Signals

Our interview days will be conducted virtually. source
The majority of invitations to interview with us will not be sent until after mid-October, with most being sent out by the end of October. source
Therefore, most of our interview invitations will not be sent out until after October 15, and we may continue to send interview invitations throughout the month of October. source

Connecticut (2)

University of Connecticut Program · Hartford, Connecticut · Signals

Selected applicants will be invited to schedule an interview after review of their application. source

Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program · New Haven, Connecticut · Signals

Certificates are not required to be offered an interview. source
Interviews are by invitation only via Thalamus. source
Interview days will be scheduled as half-days 2 to 3 days per week in November, December and January. source

District of Columbia (1)

MEDSTAR HEALTH GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY PROGRAM · Washington, District of Columbia · Signals

We schedule virtual interviews beginning in November via Zoom on Tuesdays and Fridays. source
Once you have applied to your desired residency or fellowship program through ERAS and accepted our invitation to interview with our faculty, fellows and staff, we hope you will choose to rank us at the top of your list of desirable training programs. source

Florida (6)

MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM (HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA) PROGRAM · Hollywood, Florida · Signals

Interviews are granted on an invitation-only basis source

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Program · Miami, Florida · Signals

As such, all our interviews will be conducted virtually through the Zoom platform and will be scheduled on designated afternoons during the months of October through January. source
Candidates who are selected for interview invitations will be contacted via email through the ERAS system and will be given instructions on how to schedule their virtual interview day on Thalamus. source
Interview dates have a limited number of slots; therefore, please be sure to respond promptly to secure the day that works best for you. source

University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program · Miami, Florida · Signals

Interviews will begin in October and are by invitation only. source
Residency Interview Dates: October, November, December. source

Nemours Children's Hospital Program · Orlando, Florida · Signals

After receiving and reviewing applications, the program directors will send an invitation for an interview if you are selected to advance in the resident selection process. source

KPIGME CONSORTIUM PROGRAM · Tampa, Florida · Signals

Interview invitations will be sent no earlier than October 5, 2026, to allow sufficient time for application review per APPD recommendations. source
Virtual interview dates: October 15, 2026-January 15, 2027. source

University of South Florida Morsani Program · Tampa, Florida · Signals

We don’t have a required minimum score, but we will only offer interviews after you have passed the exam. source
Interviews are by invitation only after review of your completed application. source
We typically interview two to three days a week from the end of October through early January. source

Georgia (3)

Emory University School of Medicine Program · Atlanta, Georgia · Signals

October 2026 through January 2027 – Interview season source
Selected applicants will be invited for an interview on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from October through February. source
All interviews will be held virtually via Zoom. source

Morehouse School of Medicine Program · Atlanta, Georgia · Signals

What should I know about the interview process? We will have two "Virtual Cafes" on 8/13/25 and 9/1/25, for anyone (even those not source
Every interview is preceded by a virtual, informal, resident-run, meet and greet for source

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center/Mercer University School of Medicine Program · Macon, Georgia · Signals

Applicants will be scheduled for interviews at a rolling basis. source
Interviews are held Monday, Tuesday, and Friday offered in mornings and afternoons. source

Idaho (1)

Full Circle Health (Boise) Program · Boise, Idaho · Signals

Applications are accepted via ERAS and interviews will be conducted both in-person and virtually for a hybrid season in 2026. source
We do not host Pediatrics Interest Groups during interview season, October – February source
We are doing all our interviews via a virtual process. source

Illinois (3)

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program · Chicago, Illinois · Signals

First interview offers will be extended no sooner than October 13th and proceed in a rolling fashion throughout October. source
We typically release offers in the late afternoon/early evening central time and never offer more interviews than available spots. source
We believe in the national recommendations that support virtual interviews for financial, environmental and equity reasons, and will be conducting all interviews virtually. source

Rush University Medical Center Program · Chicago, Illinois · Signals

All interviews this season will be virtual and will run from October 2026 through January 2027. source
The Selection Committee will review your whole application and will notify you via ERAS “Program Messages” via the ERAS (AAMC)/Thalamus scheduler if you are selected for an interview. source

University of Chicago Program · Chicago, Illinois · Signals

All residency interviews for the 2026 to 2027 season are virtual, conducted over Zoom. source
Interview dates and application timelines are posted as they are confirmed. source
Both programs run their own interview days on their own schedules. source

Indiana (1)

Indiana University School of Medicine Program · Indianapolis, Indiana · Signals

A request for supplemental information is sent only to applicants invited to interview. source
All applicants invited to interview are determined based on a holistic review process. source
Qualified applicants will receive an interview invitation via email. source

Iowa (1)

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Program · Iowa City, Iowa · Signals

We will not offer in-person interviews or visits to our site. source
We will interview approximately 200 candidates for 15 positions beginning October 14 and ending mid-January. source
Invitations from our program will be extended via Thalamus, enabling you to self-schedule your interview. source

Kentucky (1)

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROGRAM · Lexington, Kentucky · Signals

Interviews will be scheduled on Tuesdays or Fridays between mid-October and the end of December. source

Louisiana (2)

Louisiana State University Program · New Orleans, Louisiana · Signals

To ensure an equitable experience for our applicants, all interviews during the 2026-2027 source
For the 2026-2027 Recruitment Season, we will be conducting virtual interviews only. source
Virtual interviews will begin in late October and will extend through early February. source

Ochsner Clinic Foundation Program · New Orleans, Louisiana · Signals

We look forward to meeting you in the upcoming residency interview season. source
Applicants identified in the first round of reviews will be invited to November and December interview dates with invitations sent within a month of ERAS opening. source
As applications are identified, applicants are invites to fill any open interview dates in October and November, and if these are filled, dates will be opened in January. source

Massachusetts (1)

UMass Chan - Baystate Program · Springfield, Massachusetts · Signals

Upon receipt of the application, it will be reviewed and an invitation for an interview will be extended by letter to qualified applicants. source
Consistent with recommendations from the AAMC and the ACGME, UMass Chan-Baystate GME programs will conduct interviews virtually for all applicants. source

Michigan (2)

Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University Program · Flint, Michigan · Signals

VIRTUAL INTERVIEWS: See Hurley GME's Application Process web page for other details about interviews and applications. source
AGAIN THIS YEAR: Interviews will be conducted virtually. source
How will I know if I have been selected for an interview? You will receive an e-mail from the program who interviewed you, with an invitation to select an interview date. source

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY HOMER STRYKER MD SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROGRAM · Kalamazoo, Michigan · Signals

For the 2026-2027 interview season, we will conduct virtual interviews to ensure the greatest access for all applicants. source
Applicants selected for an interview will be notified via the email provided in ERAS on a rolling basis, beginning mid-October 2026, as our Interview Selection Team completes holistic reviews of applications. source
We look forward to meeting you during interview season! source

Missouri (3)

CHILDREN'S MERCY HOSPITAL PROGRAM · Kansas City, Missouri · Signals

To support students applying to our residency program and due to recommendations by APPD, Children’s Mercy Pediatric Residency Program will be conducting virtual interviews using Thalamus software. source
Our interviews will virtually take place October through January at a variety of times to account for varying time zones. source
We will also host virtual resident "lunches" throughout the interview season as a chance for applicants to speak to our residents and to get to know our program through their perspective! source

St Louis University School of Medicine Program · St Louis, Missouri · Signals

Interviews will be held virtually from late October to early January on Monday afternoons source

Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Program · St Louis, Missouri · Signals

We do not offer pre-interviews or pre-matches. source
All interview invitations will be sent to you via email through Thalamus, an online system that will allow you to accept or decline your invitation and schedule (or reschedule) your interview date. source
Once you schedule an interview date, you will receive further information via email. source

Nebraska (1)

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine Program · Omaha, Nebraska · Signals

Interview day and interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2026-2027 cycle. source
If selected to interview, you will be provided with an electronic secondary application to select an interview date and upload your photo. source
UNMC will use the Zoom platform for the Interview Day presentation and interview process. source

Nevada (1)

KIRK KERKORIAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT UNLV PROGRAM · Las Vegas, Nevada · Signals

Operations are conducted through the national American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) and encompass the applicant interview experience. source
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Admissions Committee wraps up its season each year by building an alternate list of 70-100 applicants who interviewed during the admissions season. source
Those selected to interview will receive an email invitation to sign up for an interview week that will have a number of required components. source

New Hampshire (1)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock/Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital Program · Lebanon, New Hampshire · Signals

Upon the approval of the selection committee, applicants are invited to participate in one of our Interview Days. source
Alternative dates for interviews will be considered on an individual basis. source
Interview Days are held October through December. source

New Mexico (1)

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program · Albuquerque, New Mexico · Signals

In order to give adequate time for our holistic review process, we anticipate sending interview offers no sooner than October 6, 2026. source
If you are selected to interview, we will send you an invitation and next-steps email through Thalamus. source
You will have a minimum of 48 hours to schedule your interview to ensure that slots are still available. source

New York (5)

JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER/ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROGRAM · Bronx, New York · Signals

In accordance with ACGME recommendations, we will be offering virtual interviews only. source

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) Program · New York, New York · Signals

Consistent with the Association of Pediatric Program Directors recommendations, our program will only be offering virtual interviews this academic year. source
We send interview invitations via email through ERAS, and schedule interviews through the ERAS system. source
We will conduct interviews from mid-November through January. source

NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program · New York, New York · Signals

If you’re invited for an interview, you participate in multiple mini interviews, in which you meet with several interviewers, rather than just one. source
Candidates may be invited to visit for interviews and tours, but not all qualified candidates can be accommodated because of the large number of applications received. source

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM · Rochester, New York · Signals

Once you are selected for an interview, you will be notified by email through Thalamus to choose an interview date. source
All interviews will be conducted virtually in 3.5-hour increments. source
All invited applicants are encouraged to attend an evening Meet & Greet the week of their interview. source

STONY BROOK MEDICINE/STONY BROOK CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PROGRAM · Stony Brook, New York · Signals

In accordance with the decision of Pediatric Residency Programs nationally and the decision of our institution, Stony Brook Children's will conduct virtual interviews for the 2026-2027 application cycle. source
Although you will not be able to come meet us in person we look forward to getting to know you through our interactive Thalamus interview day! source
The interview season begins in early November and ends mid-January. source

Ohio (8)

AKRON CHILDREN'S PROGRAM · Akron, Ohio · Signals

Virtual interviews for our residency program will be conducted from mid-October through mid-December. source
In keeping with external organizations’ policies, our program will not grant in-person interviews or visits to our hospital in order to prevent disadvantaging any applicant. source
In addition, all interviews are by invitation. source

CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER PROGRAM · Cincinnati, Ohio · Signals

We are conducting virtual interviews during the 2026-27 application season. source

Case Western Reserve Univ/Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr/Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital Program · Cleveland, Ohio · Signals

The Pediatric Residency interview season at Rainbow Babies and Children’s begins mid-October and concludes in December. source
Interviews are held via Zoom Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Friday afternoons from 12:45 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. source
The Pediatric Residents will host a virtual “Happy Hour” the evening before your scheduled interview to get to know Rainbow and answer any preliminary questions you may have. source

CLEVELAND CLINIC FOUNDATION PROGRAM · Cleveland, Ohio · Signals

All invitations to interview will be sent via email through Thalamus (electronic scheduling system) along with instructions for scheduling. source
We interview candidates October through January. source
All invitations to interview will be sent via email through Thalamus. source

The MetroHealth System/Case Western Reserve University Program · Cleveland, Ohio · Signals

After receiving your application materials, we will notify you about a personal interview visit. source
Due to the large number of applications, we cannot offer personal interviews to all applicants. source

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL/OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY PROGRAM · Columbus, Ohio · Signals

We will be conducting virtual interviews from October 2026 through December 2026. source
If invited to interview, you will receive an email to select your interview date through the online platform, Thalamus, an interview scheduling collaboration with ERAS. source
Evening before interview Zoom get together with current residents source

Wright State University Program · Dayton, Ohio · Signals

If you have any questions, including how to arrange a rotation or active-duty tour, or want to schedule an interview, please contact any of the following ways: source
The Thalamus system will be utilized for scheduling and virtual interviews. source
Virtual interviews will be conducted this application season using Thalamus for scheduling and interview sessions. source

University of Toledo Program · Toledo, Ohio · Signals

and interview invitations are typically extended to selected candidates in mid‑October. source
What months do you interview? The Department of Pediatrics conducts interviews from the end of October through January. source
When are virtual socials held? Virtual socials are on specific interview Tuesdays and take place from 12:30 pm to source

Oklahoma (1)

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma · Signals

Our program adheres to the universal pathology interview offer release date of October 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. source
We will also host an informal “Meet and Greet” via Zoom the evening before your interview, which lasts about one hour. source
Should I interview early to show "interest" or interview late to "not be forgotten"? Please schedule your interview at your convenience. source

Pennsylvania (1)

Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center Program · Hershey, Pennsylvania · Signals

All interviews will be conducted virtually during the 2026-2027 application cycle as recommended by the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD), COMSEP and AAMC. source
Applicants who are offered interviews, match into the Pediatric Residency Program and successfully complete the residency will be deemed board eligible for certification by the American Board of Pediatrics. source
Interviews are by invitation only, and will be conducted from late October through December. source

Rhode Island (1)

Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University Health Program · Providence, Rhode Island · Signals

We look forward to meeting you during the interview season so we can further share with you everything our program and Rhode Island has to offer! source
Every year, we invite residents from a variety of backgrounds to come and visit our campus and interview with our program. source
Invitations to interview are sent via email October 11th – December 1st on a rolling basis. source

South Carolina (1)

Medical University of South Carolina Program · Charleston, South Carolina · Signals

Submit your application once ERAS opens, applications received by the MSPE release date are given priority consideration for interviews source
Interviews will be held during November, December, and January source
Interviews are typically scheduled on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the exception of holidays source

South Dakota (1)

University of South Dakota Program · Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Signals

Interviews are offered virtually and include a meet and greet with our residents as well as a half-day interview with program leadership and faculty. source

Tennessee (3)

University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga Program · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Signals

October – December: Program Invites Applicants, until 12/1; Starting 10/20, Program Interviews Applicants, source
their interviews may do so within Thalamus and are kindly requested to cancel no later than a week before the interview. source
Interviews are held through the Zoom platform on Mondays and Thursdays in two morning sessions, 8:30 – 10:30 and 10:30 – 12:30, source

East Tennessee State University/Quillen College of Medicine Program · Johnson City, Tennessee · Signals

We will begin extending interview offers in October of 2025 until all interview slots mentions 2025: may be last season source

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE PROGRAM · Memphis, Tennessee · Signals

We will be offering virtual video interviews for the upcoming 2026 interview seasons. source

Texas (3)

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program · Dallas, Texas · Signals

We are following APPD/COMSEP recommendations and will conduct all residency recruitment interviews virtually for categorical positions. source
We perform a holistic review of applications, and interview offers will be extended on a rolling basis starting no earlier than the recommended APPD/COMSEP date. source
We will conduct virtual interviews between November-January. source

University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program · San Antonio, Texas · Signals

Interviews run from October through January and are issued on a rolling basis. source
Virtual Resident Social via Zoom the night before or the night of your interview source

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program · Temple, Texas · Signals

Accepted applicants are contacted via email to schedule an interview. source

Utah (1)

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH HEALTH PROGRAM · Salt Lake City, Utah · Signals

Pediatric Residency Interviews will be conducted as follows: source
Interview Days: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays source
Interview Window: End of October through early January source

Virginia (1)

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Program · Richmond, Virginia · Signals

Notarized copy of the ECFMG certificate (for international medical graduates) ? Once we have received all application materials in good order, virtual interviews are scheduled. source
Invitations to interview are extended through Thalamus. source
July 17 - September 2024 - Applications are reviewed and interview invitations are sent out mentions 2024: may be last season source

Washington (1)

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON PROGRAM · Seattle, Washington · Signals

Our program will only be offering virtual interviews for this season. source
We agree virtual interviews are more equitable for applicants and programs. source
Virtual interviews also help to decrease medical students’ time away from clinical training and significantly decrease the environmental impact of travel. source

Wisconsin (2)

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program · Madison, Wisconsin · Signals

Interviews for the coming season will be conducted virtually and will include viewing of our didactic morning conference, engagement with program leadership, faculty and residents, as well as opportunities for Q&As throughout the interview day. source

MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN AFFILIATED HOSPITALS PROGRAM · Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Signals

The team will also give an overview of prerequisite courses, the admissions selection criteria, important dates, plus tips for the application and interview process. source

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