Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship
Fellowship highlights
The Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship at Children's Mercy provides physicians with skills needed to gain expertise in the medical evaluation of children who may be victims of abuse and/or neglect. The fellowship educates medical and community personnel and provides training on the design, execution and evaluation of research, administration and community advocacy.
We are dedicated to the service of children, families, and investigators involved in cases of potential child abuse and/or neglect of all varieties
The Section of Child Abuse Pediatrics serves a busy clinical practice including 1,700 outpatient visits and 150 inpatient consults per year. We also have strong linkages with child advocacy centers, SART programs, children's mental health agencies, foster/adoptive parent Organizations, children's attorneys and other community programs.
Our fellows may participate in a Master's level program through the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Medicine, earning a certificate in research design and biostatistics.
Check us out IRL!
Graduate Medical Education Open House
Explore our hospital and our city. Experience our culture of wellbeing and support firsthand. See your future here, with us.
Save the date:
- Friday, November 14, 2025
One night lodging paid. Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Mix & Mingles
Children's Mercy is dedicated to recruiting and training pediatric learners from a wide range of backgrounds, unique perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to provide exceptional care by building a team that mirrors the communities we serve. This year, we will offer both virtual and in-person Mix and Mingle events for our candidates as part of our commitment to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all.
Save the date:
- Tuesday, October 7, 2025 (virtual)
- Thursday, November 13, 2025 (in person)
- Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (virtual)
Participation will not affect your ranking. All invited applicants will receive additional information at the time of their invitation to interview.
Salaries and benefits
2025-26 salaries
- PGY 4: $80,891.20
- PGY 5: $81,744.00
- PGY 6: $83,657.60
- PGY 7: $87,006.40
- PGY 8: $89,190.40
Benefits for fellows
- $1,500 Educational stipend per academic year for books, travel and other educational materials
- $2,250 Professional stipend for academic year to present scholarly activity
- Health and dental insurance for trainee and dependents with no premiums
- $800 a year Lifestyle Spending Account
- Hospital-issued Laptop/iPad
- Free parking
- Moving allowance
- 6 weeks paid medical leave
- 6 weeks paid family leave
- 20 days of vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid board exam
- Access to clinical and research librarians, statisticians, scientific writers and learning specialists
- Tuition allowance of $5,250 per year
- On-site fitness center and wellness center
Academic curriculum and research
Learn the specialized curriculum offered for the Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship.
Clinical experience
Learn about the guidelines and structure for clinical experience for the Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship.
Faculty and fellows
Meet the team of faculty and fellows for the Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship.
Apply for the program
Children's Mercy Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship currently accepts one fellow every year. Learn how to apply.
Our Child Abuse Pediatrics Fellowship leadership team
Mary Moffatt, MD
Program Director
mmoffatt@cmh.edu
Sydney Noller, BBA
Fellowship Coordinator
sbnoller@cmh.edu