Open only to residents (no fellows), our program gives you more autonomy, higher case volumes and more procedural experience from the very beginning.
Fully accredited by the ACGME’s Residency Review Committee for Pediatrics, the pediatric residency program at Sinai’s Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital was built to transform pediatric interns into physician leaders. Here, you get everything you need—clinical exposure, research opportunities, leadership development and more—in the intimate setting of a community hospital.
The Sinai Difference: Leaders Learn Here
Our graduates consistently rank in competitive fellowship programs and practice successfully in general pediatric positions across the country. Here is how we prepare you to stand at the forefront of your field—no matter what career path you choose.
100% Residency Focused
Smaller Faculty: Resident Ratio
With only eight resident per year, our program gives you a level of individualized learning and mentoring designed to your unique goals and needs.
Diverse Patient Population
As Maryland’s largest community teaching hospital that also boasts a well-established continuity clinic, Sinai gives you unparalleled diversity in urban, suburban and rural patient demographics.
Integrated Research
Make your academic mark with our integrated scholarly activity program. Our residents are a regular presence at local and national meetings.
Sub-Specialty Expertise
With faculty representing more than 15 pediatric sub-specialties and rotations at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland, you’ll gain a more comprehensive understanding of the field.
A Better Work/Life Balance
Sinai protects you from burnout with benefits such as uninterrupted two-week vacation blocks and monthly resident wellness programs.
About the Program
Our program’s thorough, multi-faceted approach to training provides residents with extensive clinical experience as well as academic and research opportunities, shaping today’s residents into tomorrow’s versatile field-leaders in pediatric care.
About the Herman and Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital
We are the only community hospital in Maryland with a stand-alone pediatric residency training program, a 3+ newborn intensive care unit and fully functioning, full-service, 24/7 pediatric intensive care unit staff with specially trained pediatric intensivists.
A Structured Support System
Sinai prepares you to be a world-class pediatrician by giving you all the support you need to lead. Our faculty members are active in your education and work directly with you throughout your training.
- Structured advisor program
- Structured board preparation program
- Curricular track mentors
- Scholarly activity mentors
- Continuity clinic mentors
- Year-round noon conference schedule
Meet Our Residents
With a shared passion for pediatric care and a determination to shape its future, our residents form an inclusive, welcoming and mutually supportive group with which to work and learn.
I feel really close to my attendings. Coming in to a brand new institution, you can feel pretty intimidated. I never felt that way here. They are encouraging of learning and want to make us the best physicians we can be.
Program Alumni
Meet and learn about our accomplished group of past pediatric residents.