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Program Overview
The ºÚÁÏÍø Child Neurology Residency Program is an ACGME-accredited program (PGY1-PGY5) that accepts two categorical, five-year positions (PGY1-PGY5) per year. The first two years (PGY1-PGY2) are spent with the Department of Pediatrics followed by three years with the Department of Neurology.
Applications are submitted through the using the . Applicants need only apply to the ºÚÁÏÍø Child Neurology residency via ERAS – a separate application to ºÚÁÏÍø Pediatrics is not necessary.
General Application and Interview Information
Our program participates in the NRMP and accepts applications through ERAS. Because we are a combined 5-year program, only one ERAS application needs to be submitted. Deadline for application is November 1. Criteria for all applicants include:
- Graduation from medical school no more than two years ago
- At least three letters of recommendation preferably from clinical attendings
- one letter should be from a pediatric faculty member
- one letter should be from a neurology faculty member
- MSPE
- Transcript
- Personal statement
- Passing Step I score at the time of application
- To be more competitive, a score of 210 on Step I is recommended
- COMLEX scores are not accepted
- Clinical experience in the United States
- If you are not a US Citizen, a J-1 visa is required
- Curriculum Vitae
- Photograph (optional, but preferred to track applicants after interviews)
Interview Dates and Schedule
For the 2024 – 2025 academic season, all interviews will be virtual.
The interview dates are as follows:
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Thursday, October 24, 2024
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Thursday, December 5, 2024
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Thursday, January 9, 2025
Tentative Interview Day Schedule:
9:00 am – 9:30 am
Welcome from Program Directors
9:30 am – 10:00 am
Q&A Session with Pediatric Chief Resident, “The first two years”
10:00 am – 10:15 am
Break
10:15 am – 12:15 am
Interviews with Child Neurology and Pediatrics faculty, arranged meetings with the Program’s leadership team.
12:15 pm – 12:30 pm
Break
12:30 pm – 1:30pm
Q&A Session with Child Neurology Residents
1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Wrap-up Session and Final Questions
Our Program Director and Coordinators
Questions regarding the application and interview process as well as general program questions may be directed to Dr. Yael Shiloh-Malawsky, Child Neurology Residency Program Director or Ashley Myles, Child Neurology Residency Coordinator. You may also contact the Pediatric Residency Coordinators: Kelly Lear or Denita Moore.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Departmental Benefits include: annual $300 book fund, additional $1500 for travel during senior year, additional travel for presentations at conferences, annual AAN Memberships, medical license renewal fees, and one-time board exam registration and fees for all residents who successfully complete the residency training program. Learn more >