University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
The University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Pediatrics residency in Reno, NV 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
UNR Med Pediatrics Residency, run with Renown Health in Reno, Nevada, focuses on underserved children in Northern Nevada. It is a small program with a high faculty-to-resident ratio. The schedule has 13 four-week blocks per year, theme-based and following the ABP content specifications, with a balance of inpatient and outpatient rotations and room for personalized electives. Training sites are Renown Children's Hospital (the only children's hospital in Northern Nevada, 98 inpatient beds), Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City (required Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics rotation) and Children's Heart Center Nevada (required cardiology rotation). First class started 2023.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Mission centred on underserved Northern Nevada children; tie your story to community and rural pediatric need.
- Newer program (inaugural cohort of four in 2023, full complement of 12 planned by 2026); residents describe feedback acted on quickly. Ask how leadership is still shaping the curriculum.
- Required Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics rotation at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City; ask about housing and logistics.
- Required Pediatric Cardiology rotation at Children's Heart Center Nevada (echo, EKG, pacemaker interrogation).
- Renown Children's Hospital is the only children's hospital in Northern Nevada; ask about case volume and acuity.
- Large faculty-to-resident ratio and two wellness advocates; ask about mentorship and wellness structure.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
Use the official program page for the current director, coordinator, telephone number, and email address.
Program and application links
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University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Pediatrics residency at a glance
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine lists its Pediatrics residency in Reno, Nevada. The directory holds 2 Pediatrics residency programs in Nevada, 1 of them in Reno and 212 across 49 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 2 Pediatrics residency programs in Nevada use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 210 Pediatrics residency programs nationwide share that status.
University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine has 8 other programs listed in Reno: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry), Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary), Internal Medicine, and Psychiatry, and 2 more. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine in Reno
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Psychiatry) fellowship
- Family Medicine residency
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Multidisciplinary) fellowship
- Internal Medicine residency
- Psychiatry residency
- Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) fellowship
- Sports Medicine fellowship
Other Nevada cities with a listed Pediatrics residency: Las Vegas.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
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
Where is the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Pediatrics residency?
The directory places it in Reno, Nevada.
How many Pediatrics residency programs are there in Nevada?
This directory lists 2 in Nevada and 212 nationwide.
How do I apply to the University of Nevada Reno School of 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 Nevada Reno School of Medicine Pediatrics residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine Pediatrics residency offer?
The directory records 4 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 Nevada Reno School of Medicine 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.