Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is a nationally ranked pediatric teaching hospital providing high‑quality, family‑centered care and advanced pediatric training.
The CHLA Pediatric Residency Program offers immersive, hands‑on training in a top‑ranked quaternary pediatric medical center serving a diverse and largely underserved patient population. Residents learn in a supportive, mission‑driven environment grounded in community, growth, respect, communication, and joy. The program features a comprehensive three‑year curriculum, unique pathways such as the IMPACT track in Community Health, Global Health, or Quality Improvement, and abundant opportunities for research and mentorship
Our program website: https://www.chla.org/residency/pediatric-residency
POSITION SUMMARY
CHLA is seeking applicants for a PGY‑2 Pediatric Resident (Resident – PL II) to start July 1, 2026. Residents train in a diverse, high‑acuity environment and gain experience across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and subspecialty pediatrics.
To be eligible, you must have completed PGY1 year in categorial pediatrics by June 30, 2026. All applicants must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis as of the program start date. We sponsor J1 Visas only
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit required documents
PGY‑2 transfer applicants must include:
- Letter of interest explaining your reason for requesting a transfer from your current residency program.
- Curriculum vitae (CV) detailing your educational background, clinical experience, and scholarly work.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, including:
- One letter from your current Program Director, which must include an assessment of your performance and progress toward mastery of the ACGME core competencies.
- List of completed rotations, including dates and clinical settings.
- Copy of your ECFMG certificate, if applicable (international medical graduates only).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule virtual interviews.
How to apply and Contact Information:
Please send all application materials electronically to
Helen Hernandez, Program Coordinator hhernandez@chla.usc.edu
Pediatric Residency Program, prp@chla.usc.edu
