Children'S Mercy Hospital
The Children'S Mercy Hospital Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship in Kansas City, MO is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Children's Mercy Kansas City three-year ACGME-accredited developmental-behavioral pediatrics fellowship with six developmental pediatricians, nine psychiatrists and over 50 psychologists and therapists. Continuity clinic two half-days a week all three years, an 11-month ADHD clinic rotation, Down syndrome, genetics, PCIT, psychiatry and neurology rotations, monthly two-hour didactics and journal club. Research time is 18, 25 and 47 percent across the three years with a required scholarly project and up to $15,000 in research awards.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Fellows get 20 vacation days, six weeks paid medical and family leave, a $1,500 education stipend, $2,250 professional stipend, no-premium health and dental, a $5,250 tuition allowance, free parking and an on-site fitness center; applicants use ERAS and the NRMP and must pass Step 3 before ranking.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $83,720.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $84,658.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $86,842.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $90,043.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $92,310.00 | Program | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 1, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Elizabeth A. Hastings, MD
- Program coordinator
- Sydney Noller, BBA
- Associate Program Director
- Grace Winningham, MD
- Address
- 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
- sbnoller@cmh.edu
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship training
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics is a fellowship. Eligibility, including which residencies qualify, is set by the program and the certifying board, so confirm it before applying.
Fellowships in developmental-behavioral pediatrics typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Children'S Mercy Hospital Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Children'S Mercy Hospital Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Children'S Mercy Hospital Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Children'S Mercy Hospital Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics fellowship pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.