MD / PhD Postgraduate Training

One of the Best

Cincinnati Children Hospital Medical Center is a national leader in pediatrics. As a major academic pediatric medical center, we attract patients from all over the world, conduct pioneering medical research and offer outstanding teaching programs. We are nationally recognized for our commitment to improving child health:

  • Patient Care Excellence US News & World Report has consistently ranked Cincinnati Children's as a top-10 pediatric hospital, including a ranking of 7th last year.
  • Educational Excellence The University of Cincinnati Department of Pediatrics is likewise ranked as one of the top five pediatric departments in the country by US News, including a fourth-place ranking for two years running -- only behind Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pennsylvania.
  • Research Excellence The Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation is the largest pediatric research program in the Midwest, ranking among the top three comprehensive pediatric centers receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants.

All of these rankings add up to one thing: Cincinnati Children's is a challenging, top-notch place for physician-scientists to train. We hope you read on to find out more about our program and what Cincinnati Children's has to offer you.

Contact Us

To learn more about MD / PhD Postgraduate Training Options, contact:

Edith Markoff, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow Recruiter
edith.markoff@cchmc.org

James Lessard, PhD
Director, CCRF Postdoctoral Office
james.lessard@cchmc.org

John J. Bissler, MD
Associate Director, Residency Training Program (Research)
john.bissler@cchmc.org