Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
We accept 2 fellows per year in our 3-year fellowship that is ACGME accredited beginning in 1997. Funding is provided for all three years of the fellowship. We have consistently filled 2 training slots per year. There are 11 full-time faculty that serve as clinical preceptors for the trainee. We have dedicated training of our fellows in musculoskeletal ultrasound. The research experience offers our fellows the ability to train in basic science, clinical, education, QI or translational research.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
0
0
0
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1808331F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
15
Required letters of recommendation
3
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
Yes
Minimum score
190
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
190
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
450
Minimum score
450
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
80
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
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
Hospice/home care experience
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
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
No
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
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts 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
No
Program ID
3313821016
Beeper or Home Call
20
3
3
Program Director
First Name
Jennifer
Middle Name
L
Last Name
Huggins
Degrees
MD
Address
Cincinnati Children's Hosp Med Ctr
Rheumatology Div ML 4010
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.50176 39.140345)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Alexander
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Hunter
Address
Cincinnati Children's Hosp Med Ctr
Rheumatology Div ML 4010
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.50176 39.140345)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
88.80
% IMG
11.10
% DO
0.00
% Female
94.40
% Male
5.50
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
63.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | $66,580 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $69,199 | 28 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $71,876 | 28 | 999 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Moving allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
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