How to Apply
To be considered for admission to our ACGME-accredited pediatric hospital medicine fellowship program, applicants must be in the process of completing training in (or completed) a 3-year ACGME-accredited Pediatric Residency program. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented minority groups to apply.
International Medical Graduates
Below is information and requirements pertaining to International Medical Graduates (IMG):
- You must be Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certified. ACGME requires IMGs who enter ACGME-accredited programs to be certified by ECFMG.
- Your medical school must be recognized by the Medical Board of California.
Fall Match Timeline
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| June 5, 2025 | ERAS tokens available to fellowship applicants |
| July 2, 2025 | Applicants can begin submitting applications |
| July 16, 2025 | Fellowship programs can begin reviewing applications |
| August 4, 2025 | Fellowship programs begin extending interview invitations |
| August 2025 | Valley Children's PHM Fellowship Program interviews begin |
| August 27, 2025 | NRMP match opens |
| October 1, 2025 | Ranking opens |
| November 19, 2025 | Rank order list certification deadline |
| December 3, 2025 | Match day |
Valley Children’s Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program participates in the NRMP Pediatric Specialties Fall Match. Please visit www.nrmp.org for further information and to register for the match. For the 2024 fellowship application cycle, we will be participating in ERAS and the following documents will need to be uploaded to your ERAS account:
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of Medical License(s)
- Copy of DEA License
- Personal statement that answers the personal statement prompts provided via ERAS.
- Three letters of recommendation. If within 5 years of residency training, one of these letters must be from your residency program director.
For more information, please feel free to contact us at PHMfellows@valleychildrens.org.