Program Director’s Message

Welcome to Cleveland Clinic Children’s Pediatric Residency Program!

Charles Kwon, MD
Pediatric Residency Program Director

We're thrilled you're considering joining us for the next phase of your pediatric career. We are looking for diverse and motivated individuals who are passionate about the comprehensive care of children. Whether your professional goals are to provide pediatric primary care in the medical home or to pursue subspecialty training, Cleveland Clinic Children’s will provide you with the education and skills you need to thrive.

Our patients represent urban, suburban and rural populations of varying ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses. You'll have an opportunity to work in different healthcare settings during your general pediatric rotations and continuity clinics that represent the current healthcare environment with a strong focus on population health. Your inpatient pediatric rotations are led by pediatric hospitalists who specialize in the care of the hospitalized pediatric patients.

Your education will also be supported by subspecialty training opportunities. We are well-staffed in all pediatric subspecialties, so we're able to provide comprehensive care for children with any level of medical challenges, and for our residents, a broad exposure to all career possibilities. You will round out your education with elective opportunities that meet your personal and professional needs and interests. Also, we take pride in our resident-driven wellness program, incorporating educational sessions and activities both during the work day and outside of the hospital.

Lastly, we're very excited to be part of an immersion curriculum pilot, separating inpatient and outpatient experiences to provide better focus in both areas and a more balanced schedule to improve the training experience for our residents.

We are incredibly proud of our residents! We strive to foster an atmosphere of lifelong learning and passion for the promotion of the health of children. Our residency graduates are pediatricians – both primary care physicians and subspecialists – locally, around the country and across the world!

We accept applications through ERAS for the upcoming academic year which begins July 1. 

Thank you again for your interest in our pediatric residency program. We look forward to hearing from you!