Pediatrics

Akron Children's Program

Akron, OH · East North Central

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Contact

Program Director

Sabrina Ben-Zion, MD

no email on file

Program Coordinator

Matthew Joseph Rinear

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

3 hospitals in Akron

1
Akron Children's
Akron, OH
Primary
2
Akron General Medical Center
Akron, OH
Participant
3
St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Youngstown, OH
Participant

Score Ranges

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 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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