Frequently Asked Questions — Pediatric Residency at St. Vincent Medical Center

Frequently Asked Questions 

Is moonlighting allowed?

No, moonlighting is not permitted in our pediatric residency program.

Do you offer pre-match positions?

No, we do not. All positions are filled through the NRMP match process. Match occurs in March.

When is orientation?

Orientation typically takes place the last two weeks of June.

What is the call schedule?

Each resident will do one block of inpatient floor nights per academic year. PICU rotation for second and third years consists of half days, half nights.

PGY-2 and PGY-3

  • Cross cover when on outpatient electives
  • One 12-hour weekend shift and one 24-hour weekend shift per 28-day block
  • Shifts could be scheduled in PICU or on the pediatric inpatient floor

PGY-1

  • Cross cover when on outpatient electives and newborn nursery 
  • One 12-hour weekend shift and one 24-hour weekend shift per 28-day block
  • Shifts are on the pediatric inpatient floor

Resident will not be scheduled to cross cover while on the following rotations: Pediatric inpatient floor, NICU, PICU and emergency medicine.