Specialty-specific review for Pediatrics (Peds) applicants. Matched applicants averaged Step 2 CK 247. We help you meet that bar.
The patterns reviewers flag most often when screening Pediatrics candidates.
Generic personal statement that does not differentiate academic vs. community pediatrics goals
Not demonstrating emotional resilience for working with critically ill children
Missing letter from a pediatrician who supervised you
Applying without any pediatrics sub-I
Underestimating community pediatrics programs as strong training options
Patient-family relationship narrative demonstrating communication skills
Letter from a pediatrics faculty member or clerkship director
Sub-I or acting internship in pediatrics
Advocacy work for child health or underserved pediatric populations
Step 2 CK as a basic competency marker
Three concrete moves we'll work through with you, drawn from current NRMP / Charting Outcomes data.
Apply to 30–50 pediatrics programs; with 3,135 positions and a 99.7% MD senior match rate, the specialty is accessible for qualified applicants.
Include a pediatrics acting internship on your application — it signals commitment and provides a third letter from direct clinical supervision.
Use all 5 signals for programs where you have done a sub-I or have a mentor connection; pediatrics peds ERAS signaling (5 signals) began in 2023-2024.
We'll pair you with a reviewer who's served on Pediatrics selection committees. Your personal statement, CV, and signal strategy — line-edited against the bar above.
Data sourced from NRMP / AAMC, NRMP / AAMC. Match year 2025.