Application Process

All MD/PhD applicants should use ERAS to apply to the PePSTP track at SLCH.  For an MD/PhD applicant to be considered for PePSTP, a recommendation letter from the applicant’s PhD mentor or research supervisor must be included within the ERAS application materials. In addition, the ERAS Personal Statement should encompass the research experience of the applicant and should be specific and detailed regarding future plans for academic career development. 

For the Fall 2026 application season, interview invitations will be sent through Thalamus and we will offer optional in-person “second look” visits on February 8, 12 and 19, 2027. Attendance at a second look will not affect applicant ranking and are completely at the discretion of the applicant. To ensure equity, the Pediatric Physician Scientist Training Program rank list will be finalized prior to the second look events. Additional details will be provided throughout the interview process. 

Applicants who wish to be considered for both the PePSTP and categorical tracks should apply to both tracks in ERAS.

ERAS IDs:

• PePSTP: 1869320C1
• Categorical: 1869320C0