How to Apply

Applicant Prerequisites and Procedures

Must currently be in an accredited pediatric program and in good standing, or have completed 3 years or more of general pediatric residency training
A Virginia license to practice medicine is not required as UVA grants fellows an institutional training permit
Applications are accepted only through the NRMP/ERAS Match Program. Requirements for completed application include:
- Completed ERAS application
- Letters of Recommendation from the Director of the applicant’s residency training program and two other faculty members
- Personal Statement
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
Following receipt of the completed application and letters of reference, on-site interviews may be arranged. Interviews generally begin in August and continue through September.
For information on house staff benefits, credentialing requirements, and other important information, please visit the UVA Graduate Medical Education web site.