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Welcome to the Pediatric Residency Program at Inova Children’s Hospital
About the Program
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital has been educating residents and medical students for more than 25 years. Our Pediatric Residency Program integrates the academic rigor of a university-based hospital with the specialized focus of subspecialty pediatrics, complemented by a supportive and close-knit environment.
Broad Clinical Experiences:
- Residents gain a solid foundation in general pediatrics while being exposed to a broad range of complex pathologies requiring specialized care, including cardiothoracic surgery for congenital heart disease and care at the NCQA-recognized Inova Cares Clinic for underserved children.
- Through hands-on experience in inpatient, emergency, and outpatient settings, residents directly engage with a wide spectrum of clinical scenarios, benefiting from interaction with top-tier subspecialty faculty and mentorship from pediatric hospital medicine and pediatric emergency medicine fellows.
- Residents develop expertise in broader aspects of healthcare, including patient advocacy and public policy, enhancing their overall understanding and outreach in the field.
Schedule overview
Rotation
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First year (weeks)
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Second year (weeks)
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Third year (weeks)
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Ambulatory
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4
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4
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4
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ED
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4
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4
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4
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Heme-Onc
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4
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4
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General Inpatient (includes night team)
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12
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8
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8
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PICU
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4
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4
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NICU
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4
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4
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Well Baby Nursery
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4
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Behavior/Dev
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4
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Genetics
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2
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Adolescent
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4
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Scholarly Activity
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2
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Up to 8 additional weeks
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Mental Health
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4
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| Continuity 'Y' weeks |
4 |
4 |
4 |
| Elective / Individualized |
4 |
12 |
20 |
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Vacation
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4
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4
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4
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Inova Pediatric Residency, we deeply value and embrace individuals of all races, ethnicities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, and religious backgrounds, including those who are underrepresented in medicine. We are dedicated to fostering unity through diversity and inclusion, and we aim to recruit, retain, and develop individuals who embody this culture of acceptance.
Residents provide care to a diverse patient population across a broad geographic area. All residents, regardless of their continuity clinic location, spend one month annually at the Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC), a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)-recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home for children up to 21 years of age. The clinic predominantly serves uninsured or Medicaid patients, with approximately 80 percent identifying as Hispanic/Latino and over 20 languages spoken by patients.
We also offer volunteer opportunities and a fourth-year elective (available by application only) for individuals underrepresented in medicine (URM).
Learn more about DEI opportunities within our residency program
Launch Your Professional Career:
- Upon completing the program, residents are fully prepared for careers in general pediatrics or subspecialty training. About half choose primary care roles.
- Our friendly atmosphere encourages close interaction with local pediatricians, offering diverse job opportunities in Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, area.
- For those pursuing subspecialty training or relocating, our national network provides valuable resources and connections. Residents consistently secure their top fellowship choices and general pediatric positions, demonstrating the strength of our program.
- This robust preparation is evident in our residents’ impressive fellowship matches over the past five years. They have successfully matched at prestigious programs such as Boston Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles, and Baylor College of Medicine, showcasing our program’s commitment to excellence.
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Program Objective
Our program's objective is to train innovative and compassionate pediatricians by providing an exceptional foundation in general pediatrics while maximizing each resident's individual potential.
Welcome From Our Leadership
Cynthia Gibson, MD, MHA
Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital (ILJMCH) is a 226-bed state-of-the-art children’s hospital, located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia. ILJMCH is the region’s tertiary and quaternary care center, providing the highest level of care for infants to young adults, upholding the Inova values of Patient Always, Our People, One Team, Integrity, and Excellence.
In addition to serving as the Northern Virginia Campus of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, Inova Children’s has strategic clinical, educational and research partnerships with the University of Virginia, Children’s National Hospital, Georgetown University Medical School, Inova Fairfax Family Practice Residency, National Capital Consortium and Ft. Belvoir Family Medicine Residencies, and Shenandoah Valley Family Practice Residency in conjunction with Winchester Medical Center and Valley Health System.
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Kathleen Donnelly, MD, Program Director
Board Certified Specialties: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
Patty Seo-Mayer, MD, Associate Program Director
Board Certified Specialties: Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatrics
Julia Ashworth, MD, Associate Program Director
Board Certified Specialties: Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatrics
Heather Bernard, MD MPH, Associate Program Director
Board Certified Specialty: Pediatrics
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