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Since 2014, the Children’s Mercy Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program has trained academic pediatric hospitalists to become leaders in research, quality improvement, medical education, child health systems, and hospital administration. Our fellows build their clinical expertise in treating hospitalized pediatric patients by caring for a varied and complex patient population.

The Pediatric Hospital Medicine Division at Children’s Mercy is one of the oldest and largest in the nation with approximately 40 hospitalists; members of the division serve as institutional and national leaders in research, quality, education, advocacy, and administration. As one of the only free-standing children’s hospitals in the Midwest, Children’s Mercy provides comprehensive inpatient pediatric care at both our Adele Hall campus in downtown Kansas City and at our Kansas campus in Overland Park, Kansas.

Highlights of our Fellowship include:

  • Our fellowship is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Graduation Medical Education.
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine has a 100% board certification exam pass rate.
  • Our program is one of the only 3-year PHM fellowships in the country, which allows our fellows time to pursue scholarly interests and a variety of clinical opportunities.
  • Fellows have an opportunity to pursue a variety of Masters level training options.
  • All fellows complete a scholarly project resulting in a peer reviewed publication and national presentation.
  • In 2019, our fellowship expanded to accommodate 2 fellows per year.

Fellows and faculty are supported by 40 pediatric specialties as well as dedicated inpatient social workers, team coordinators, nutritionists, pharmacists, and child life therapists.

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.

Get a glimpse of Kansas City and why you should join the Children's Mercy team.

Academic curriculum

Learn more about the curriculum, including didactics, courses and workshops.

Clinical experience

Learn about the quality and extent of hands-on experience offered through the Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship.

Faculty and fellows

Meet the team of fellows and faculty for the Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellowship.

Research

Learn about the research opportunities and focuses offered during this fellowship.

Apply for the program

The Children's Mercy Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program participates in the National Residency Matching Program. Learn more about the application process.

Special opportunities at Children's Mercy

For those interested in clinical pharmacology, global health and health care administration, learn more about our special opportunities.

Our Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship leadership team

Michael G. Platt, MD
Program Director
(816) 302-3268
mplatt@cmh.edu

Toni Zaner, BA
Program Coordinator
tmzaner@cmh.edu