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Children's Mercy is a mission-driven organization focused on improving the health and wellbeing of children by providing comprehensive family-centered health care, committing to the highest level of clinical and psychosocial care, and exhibiting research, educational, and service excellence. To support this mission, the Division of Adolescent Medicine offers an ACGME-accredited fellowship in adolescent medicine to physicians trained in pediatrics, family medicine, and/or internal medicine. Our program provides a broad-based, comprehensive, clinical, educational and research experience designed to train physicians to provide truly excellent patient care to adolescents and young adults, enhanced by academic and research endeavors.

Overall educational goal


Produce physician-leaders in adolescent medicine prepared to provide truly excellent patient care to adolescents and young adults, enhanced by academic and research endeavors.

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.

Salaries and benefits

2025-26 salaries

  • PGY 4: $80,891.20
  • PGY 5: $81,744.00
  • PGY 6: $83,657.60
  • PGY 7: $87,006.40
  • PGY 8: $89,190.40

Benefits for fellows

  • $1,500 Educational stipend per academic year for books, travel and other educational materials
  • $2,250 Professional stipend for academic year to present scholarly activity
  • Health and dental insurance for trainee and dependents with no premiums
  • $800 a year Lifestyle Spending Account
  • Hospital-issued Laptop/iPad
  • Free parking
  • Moving allowance
  • 6 weeks paid medical leave
  • 6 weeks paid family leave
  • 20 days of vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid board exam
  • Access to clinical and research librarians, statisticians, scientific writers and learning specialists
  • Tuition allowance of $5,250 per year
  • On-site fitness center and wellness center

Academic curriculum

Learn more about the curriculum, including didactics, courses and workshops.

Clinical experience

Learn about the quality and extent of hands-on experience offered through this fellowship.

Faculty and fellows

Meet the team of fellows and faculty for the Adolescent Medicine fellowship.

Research

Learn more about the research opportunities and focuses offered during this fellowship.

Apply for the program

The Adolescent Medicine Fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program. Prospective candidates should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Services. Specific application requirements and materials are available through the ERAS system.

Our Adolescent Medicine Fellowship team