Children’s Mercy Kansas City is pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for our Academic General Pediatrics Fellowship Program with training to begin July 2025. This three (3) year program is designed to provide advanced education to highly qualified physicians with a passion for medical education, research, leadership, child advocacy, and clinical care of pediatric patients. The training experience will increase the breadth and depth of participants understanding of pediatric research and academic medicine.
One (1) fellowship position is available at Children’s Mercy Kansas City that provides trainees with a competitive compensation and benefits package including, but not limited to: educational stipend to use toward books, travel and other educational materials; professional development stipend to present scholarly activity; health and dental insurance for trainee and dependents with no premiums; hospital-issued iPad or laptop; moving allowance; 20 days of vacation; paid sick time; paid board exam; access to clinical and research librarians, statisticians, scientific writers, learning specialists and wellness professionals; and tuition assistance for certifications or master’s degrees in a variety of related areas.
Our hospital itself is a recognized as one of the nation’s top pediatric hospitals, according to the U.S. News & World Reports and is ranked in all pediatric specialties. Kansas City is an exciting and dynamic city with incredible food, world-class sports teams, an active cultural scene, and remains affordable to live in!
Children’s Mercy Kansas City is committed to recruiting and training a diverse group of subspecialists. We seek to provide high-quality clinical care by creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of patients we serve. We embrace diversity in all forms, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, disability, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression. We strive to create an inclusive community where all feel welcome and supported. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply as well as applicants with H1B and J1 Visas.
For more information about the fellowship training program, please visit our website at https://www.childrensmercy.org/professional-education/fellowships/academic-general-pediatrics-fellowship/ or contact Tyler K. Smith, MD, MPH, FAAP, Fellowship Program Director.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Fellowship Director
Tyler K. Smith, MD, MPH
816-960-4162
tksmith2@cmh.edu
