Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics Fellowship
Fellowship overview
Children's Mercy offers a three-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics. Our program provides a broad-based, comprehensive clinical, educational and research experience for the developmental-behavioral fellow. We are committed to high-quality patient care enhanced by academic and research endeavors.
The overall goal of the program is to train pediatricians for an academic career in developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Upon completion of the training program, fellows will be eligible for board certification in developmental-behavioral pediatrics.
Our faculty includes eight developmental pediatricians, eight psychiatrists, more than 50 doctorate-level psychologists, psychometricians, board-certified behavior analysts, social workers, and nurses.
Fellows are given the opportunity and resources to pursue research and quality improvement, and complete a scholarly and QI project before the end of their fellowship.
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
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.
Academic curriculum
Learn more about the curriculum for this fellowship, including didactics, courses, workshops, and clubs.
Clinical experience
Learn about the quality and extent of hands-on experience offered through this fellowship.
Research and quality improvement
Learn more about the research opportunities and focuses offered during this fellowship.
Faculty and fellows
Meet the team of fellows and faculty for the Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship.
Apply for the program
The Developmental-Behavioral Pediatric 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 Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics team
Program Director
Elizabeth A. Hasting, MD
Associate Program Director
Grace Winningham, MD
Sydney Noller, BBA
Fellowship Coordinator
sbnoller@cmh.edu