Pediatric Residency
The Pediatric Residency Program at Valley Children’s Healthcare in Madera, CA is currently recruiting a pediatric resident to join our department as a PGY-2 on July 1, 2026.
Prerequisites:
Completion of medical training by graduating from one of the following:
- US/Canadian LCME accredited medical school.
- Accredited college of osteopathic medicine by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
- An ECFMG certified medical school outside of the US.
- Pass/passing scores on USMLE Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3 or COMLEX Level 1 and Level 2 and 3
- Completion of the first year in good standing at an ACGME accredited pediatric residency program.
How To apply:
To apply, please email the following to residency@valleychildrens.org and vvijayan@valleychildrens.org
- Current CV
- 3 Letter(s) of Recommendation, including one from Current Program Director
- Personal Statement that delineates the applicant’s career plans and a brief biography
- Copy of USMLE or COMLEX Scores
- Copy of ECFMG certificate (as applicable)
- In advance of an offer, we would also need:
- Programmatic letter confirming applicant’s completed rotations and credit attained and reported to the ABP
- Final milestone tracking as submitted to the ACGME
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis as of the program start date. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Virtual interviews will be scheduled based on the availability of all parties.
Contact Information:
Program Director
Vini Vijayan, MD
Email: vvijayan@vallleychildrens.org
Program Coordinator
Jackie Greene
Email: residency@valleychildrens.org
