Residency at Children's Mercy
Advanced clinical experience.
A more balanced life experience.
Find solid ground for your next steps.
We’re looking for residents who share our core belief: that children come first. Creating a healthier world for them starts with developing tomorrow’s best pediatricians and specialists today.
And Children’s Mercy is just the place to do it.
Our residency programs
A Children’s Mercy residency is anything but basic. Explore our specialty residency options covering the entire array of pediatrics.
Check us out IRL!
Graduate Medical Education Open House
Explore our hospital and our city. Experience our culture of wellbeing and support firsthand. See your future here, with us.
Save the date:
- Friday, November 14, 2025
One night lodging paid. Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Mix & Mingles
Children's Mercy is dedicated to recruiting and training pediatric learners from a wide range of backgrounds, unique perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to provide exceptional care by building a team that mirrors the communities we serve. This year, we will offer both virtual and in-person Mix and Mingle events for our candidates as part of our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Save the date:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (virtual)
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 (in person)
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (virtual)
Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Real, challenging work.
Serving in the heart of a bustling metropolitan area and as a regional referral center, Children’s Mercy handles a large and diverse number of cases. You’ll see it all, from the everyday to the uncommon, because families and community physicians trust us to provide the very best pediatric care.
Leaders practice here.
Ranked in 9 of 11 subspecialties by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Mercy is at the forefront of creating new care models and solving some of the biggest pediatric challenges. Our new Research Institute is tracking rare diseases in real time and redefining genomic medicine.
We’re your people.
Somewhere along the way, we decided that caring for children works better when we care for each other, too. You can feel the difference when you walk in the doors: genuine personal connections make for stronger teams – and better medicine.
Built-in balance.
Our residency programs are structured to help protect your time and wellbeing, with protected clinic time, opportunities to explore interests and time to train for research. We know balanced days will help keep you at the top of your game for every patient.
You’ll like KC.
This city has a little something for everyone, from distinctive, livable neighborhoods and a thriving arts scene to world-class sports and barbecue. You can enjoy it even more with competitive pay and benefits that resonate, all the way down to parking.
So many options.
With more than 800 faculty members, Children’s Mercy offers one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation for future pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists.
Residency Program at Children's Mercy
From custom curriculums to individual mentors, our residency program is designed to maximize your potential as a pediatrician.