Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Rainbow is a free standing children's hospital with leading faculty in all fields of pediatric medicine. Our residency program takes pride in transitioning talented medical students into fully competent, compassionate, and outstanding physicians. In 2019 we opened the UH Rainbow Ahuja Center for Women & Children. This Center provides primary care, mental health, dental screenings, and eye exams. In addition, a medical legal partnership, WIC, and social navigation services are available.
Total Program Size
27
27
27
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1552320C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
500
Required letters of recommendation
2
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
16
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
13
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
10
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
Within 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3203821367
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Keith
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Ponitz
Degrees
MD
Address
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hosp
Dept of Pediatrics Rm 838 Mail Stop 6002
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.605384 41.506125)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Carla
Last Name
DiNunzio
Degrees
BA
Address
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hosp
Dept of Pediatrics Rm 838
11100 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-81.605384 41.506125)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
88.50
% IMG
5.10
% DO
6.20
% Female
78.30
% Male
21.60
Total Physician
171
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
67.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $63,900 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 2 | $66,400 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $69,000 | 28 | 999 |
Total Positions
81
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.uhhospitals.org/-/media/Files/Medical-Education/manual-residentsfellows.pdf