Pediatrics

Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn) Program

Oak Lawn, IL · East North Central

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Program Director

Kent Nelson, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Donna Melero

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

2 hospitals

1
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
Primary
2
Advocate Health Care
Downers Grove, IL
Sponsor

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK221 – 259

180205230255280

COMLEX Level 2 CE430 – 623

400500600700800

Interview Rates

US MD

90%

US DO

72%

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

99%

Out-of-State

36%

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Interview Prep

Common questions for Pediatrics interviews

specialtyWhy pediatrics over internal medicine or family medicine?★ common

clinicalHow do you communicate with children of different ages?★ common

behavioralDescribe a time you had to navigate a difficult conversation with parents.

specialtyAre you considering a subspecialty?

clinicalHow do you handle child abuse situations?

personalTell me about yourself.★ common

specialtyWhy did you choose this specialty?★ common

programWhy are you interested in our program?★ common

behavioralWhat are your strengths and weaknesses?★ common

personalWhere do you see yourself in 5-10 years?★ common

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