Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
Our Pediatric Hospital Medicine division provides excellent care for children in our region while looking forward to training future pediatric hospitalists to deliver high-quality care in a variety of hospital settings.
In July 2027, we will welcome our first class of fellows. This program launches at an exciting time, as our hospital has recently joined the Wellstar Health System and become part of the Golisano Children’s Hospital Alliance. Our fellowship is supported by a team of 14 hospitalists affiliated with the Medical College of Georgia, one of the nation’s oldest and largest medical schools.
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Contact Us
Pediatric Hospital Medicine | Pediatrics
CHOG; 1446 Harper Street
(706) 721-2456
Highlights
- We are the second Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship in Georgia.
- Most clinical training takes place at Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia, serving a 21-county region across Georgia and South Carolina, including many rural and underserved communities.
- This 154-bed children’s hospital is part of a larger adult health system, where pediatric hospitalists lead care for most medical and surgical patients.
- Second-year fellows can spend one month training at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital in Atlanta.
A close-knit team with strong mentorship & experience in:
Clinical pathways
Antimicrobial stewardship
Quality improvement
Clinical research
Informatics & IT
Undergraduate & Graduate Medical education
Additional highlights include:
The area offers a low cost of living, easy access to major cities, and convenient travel to beaches and mountains. With mild weather year-round, it’s a great place to enjoy outdoor activities in every season.
- A diverse patient population and a highly collaborative care team, including social workers, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and interpreters
- A flexible, fellow-driven curriculum with electives tailored to your interests
- Affiliation with the Augusta University School of Public Health
- Opportunities to collaborate across the Golisano Children’s Hospital Alliance on larger research and quality initiatives
- Training in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and procedural sedation
- Free onsite parking
Application Process
All applications for our traditional two-year fellowship are through the AAMC’s online Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Positions are offered through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) fall cycle pediatric subspecialty match. Please do not send application materials to us directly.
Initial application submissions are received through ERAS beginning July 1. Following application review, applicants are invited by the Fellowship Program to interview from August to September. The PHM Fellowship Program accepts applicants with J1 visa status only.
The following are minimum requirements for application to the fellowship training program:
- ABP Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
- Complete ERAS application
- Three letters of recommendation
- School of Medicine transcript
- USMLE/COMPLEX transcript of Step 1-3 scores
- Current ECFMG certification, if pertinent
Additional information is available at Office of Graduate Medical Education.
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Pediatric Graduate Medical Education at The Medical College of Georgia
Our Team
Kathryn McLeod, MD
- Fellowship Program Director
- Professor
Laura Hampton, MD
- Fellowship Associate Program Director
- Assistant Professor
