Pediatrics·Akron, OH

Akron Children's

Signal lift77%96%+19 pp with a signal here
Allocate signal →Track an away here25-26 cycle · applicant-level
Step 2 invited
222–262
p10 – p90
Sample N
799
applicants this cycle
This cycle
-
no tracked aways yet
Match rate
3.3%
26 of 799 applicants
01Cohort funnelthis cycle
N = 799
Applied
799
100.0%
Invited
605
75.7%
Class size
26
3.3%
02Away rotation impact
+24pp lift
Non-rotators
76%
598 of 792
Rotators
100%
7 of 7
Interview lift
+24pp
vs not rotating

Of 7 prior-cycle rotators, 100% got an interview vs 75% for the wider applicant pool here. Rotation appears to materially shift interview odds at this program.

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Interview day

From notes past applicants shared, 2023-24 to 2026-27

The day
Two 20-minute faculty and one 15-minute PD interview, then chief Q&A and lunch
2026-27
Style
Conversational
2026-27
What they asked · 2026-27
  • Tell me about yourself.
  • Why Akron, and why Ohio?
  • What do you look for in a residency?
  • Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
  • How do you manage conflict?
  • How do you destress?
Worth knowing
  • No call; night float is 6 nights during inpatient blocks. 2026-27
  • Interns get at least one golden weekend per inpatient block, with jeopardy backup. 2026-27
  • Built-in board review block, with teaching and global health tracks. 2026-27
  • Protected daily noon conference. 2026-27

Paraphrased from applicant notes. A tag shows once two notes mention it; the number is how many did.

Training sites3 hospitals · Akron
  • 1
    Akron Children's
    Akron, OH
    Primary
  • 2
    Akron General Medical Center
    Akron, OH
    Participant
  • 3
    St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
    Youngstown, OH
    Participant
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Score rangesinvited cohort
USMLE Step 2 CK222 – 262
180205230255280
COMLEX Level 2 CE422 – 618
400500600700800
Interview rates
US MD
86%
US DO
88%
US IMG
47%
Non-US IMG
63%
Applicant origin
In-state
92%
Out-of-state
74%
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Interview prepPediatrics
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
Community resourcesPediatrics · 25-26
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Program data, 2025 release. Not medical advice. © 2026 Rezumab LLC.