Opening for PGY-2 Pediatric Resident
The Pediatric Residency Program at Valley Children’s Healthcare in Madera, CA is currently recruiting a pediatric resident to join our department as a PGY-2 on July 1, 2025. We are an ACGME accredited program with 42 pediatric residents, 14 per year.
Valley Children’s is one of the largest pediatric healthcare networks in the nation and the only healthcare network in the Central Valley dedicated exclusively to caring for the more than 1.3 million children in our service area. Our 330-bed main hospital campus in Madera is Central California’s only designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and Level 4 Epilepsy Center.
Interested applicants can learn more about our program at: https://www.valleychildrens.org/pediatric-residency-program/residency-program-home
Applicants may also view the program overview video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80vlKMiir9E
Prerequisites for Training
1. Completion of medical training by graduating from one of the following:
- US/Canadian LCME accredited medical school.
- Accredited college of osteopathic medicine by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).
- An ECFMG certified medical school outside of the US.
2. Pass/passing scores on USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 and 3 exams.
3. Completion of the first year in good standing at an ACGME accredited pediatric residency program.
Application Instructions
To apply, please email the following to residency@valleychildrens.org
- Current CV
- 3 Letter(s) of Recommendation, including one from Current Program Director
- Personal Statement that delineates your career plans and gives us a brief biography
- Copy of your USMLE or COMLEX Scores
- Copy of ECFMG certificate (as applicable)
In advance of an offer, we would also need:
- Programmatic letter confirming your completed rotations and credit attained and reported to the ABP
- Final milestone tracking as submitted to the ACGME
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as of the program start date.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Virtual interviews will be scheduled based on availability of all parties.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Program Director: Vini Vijayan, MD Email: vvijayan@vallleychildrens.org
Program Coordinator Jackie Greene Email: residency@valleychildrens.org
