Pediatrics

Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program

Los Angeles, CA · Pacific

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Program Director

Michelle Andrea Thompson, MD

Email director

Program Coordinator

Tenesha Diaz

Email coordinator

Program website

Training Sites

2 hospitals in Los Angeles

1
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Primary
2
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Participant

Score Ranges

USMLE Step 2 CK236 – 268

180205230255280

Level 2 CE data not available

Interview Rates

US MD

62%

US DO

15%

US IMG

Non-US IMG

Applicant Origin

In-State

61%

Out-of-State

29%

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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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