Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Children's Hospital
The Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Children's Hospital Pediatrics residency in Falls Church, VA 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
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital pediatric residency in Falls Church with 39 residents and a three-year rotation table covering general inpatient (including night team), PICU, NICU, ED, ambulatory, behavior/development, adolescent, mental health, genetics and growing elective time. Recent graduates matched fellowships at Boston Children's, Cincinnati Children's, Seattle Children's, CHLA and Baylor, while about half choose primary care.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Academic half day is Tuesday afternoons 1 to 5 p.m., with a daily subspecialty teaching timeout, weekly chief report and monthly grand rounds; interns get 2 weeks of dedicated research time.
- Benefits include a student loan assistance program, paid parental leave, free secured parking, a call meal stipend and Lyra Health mental wellbeing support.
- ERAS only with three letters and a Dean's letter.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
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Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Kathleen Donnelly, MD
- Program coordinator
- Diem Trang
- Associate Program Director
- Patty Seo-Mayer, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Julia Ashworth, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Heather Bernard, MD, MPH
- Address
- Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital, Pediatric Residency Program, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042-3300
- diem.trang@inova.org
- Phone
- 703-776-7834
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 Pediatrics residency training
Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Graduates practice general pediatrics or continue to a pediatric subspecialty fellowship.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
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 residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Children's Hospital Pediatrics residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Children's Hospital Pediatrics residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Children's Hospital Pediatrics residency 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 Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Inova Children's Hospital Pediatrics residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.