University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
The University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency in CINCINNATI, OH 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
University of Cincinnati med-peds residency training eight residents per class from 2025, with acute care and primary care pathways and rotations at UC Medical Center and Cincinnati Children's. All residents start in internal medicine and rotate together on a 4-5-4 schedule for the first two years, with 12 blocks of elective time and over 100 elective experiences.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents are never supervised by categorical residents at the same PGY level; support includes a coaching program, a class-to-class mentor program and a fifth-year Med-Peds chief resident.
- Continuity clinic runs two to four half-days a week depending on PGY, in two-week clinic blocks.
- No minimum USMLE or COMLEX score; four letters preferred, three accepted; invitations went out October 6, 2026 for about 10 virtual interviews on Tuesdays and Fridays from mid-October to December via Thalamus; the 2026-27 cycle is the first with Med-Peds signaling; J-1 accepted, H-1B not.
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-1 | 2026-2027 | $70,200.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $72,508.80 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $74,713.60 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $76,939.20 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $80,142.40 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $83,116.80 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $86,840.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $88,192.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-9 | 2026-2027 | $89,315.20 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-10 | 2026-2027 | $90,376.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5 Source 6 Source 7
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Benjamin Kinnear, MD, PhD, MEd
- Program coordinator
- Charissa Taylor
- Associate Program Director
- Leslie Applegate, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Nicole Damari, MD, MS
- Associate Program Director
- Tony Casillas, MD, MPH
- Address
- 231 Albert Sabin Way, Medical Sciences Building, MLC 0557, Cincinnati, OH 45267-0557
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 Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency training typically lasts 4 years.
A combined program that trains for board certification in both specialties.
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 University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Internal Medicine/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 University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency offer?
The directory records 8 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.