Application Process

We have 2 Categorical positions available for the Match: The Categorical position consists of 2 years of pediatric training followed by 3 years of neurology. For these positions applicants must apply to Pediatric Neurology only through ERAS. Residents are selected through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). For additional application information for the Match go to Child Neurology/NDD Match Update at the Child Neurology Society website.

Applicants must be graduates of an LCME accredited medical school or hold a valid ECFMG certificate. The following three options for training in Child Neurology are designated by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. For details go to ABPN.com

Option 1
2 years of pediatric residency; or…

Option 2
1 year of medicine and 1 year of pediatrics; or…

Option 3
1 year of pediatrics plus 1 year of basic neuroscience training.

The selection committee consists of all faculty members in the Division of Child Neurology. The Program Director reviews all files sent by ERAS. After reviewing the files, applicants are selected for an interview based on the following criteria: Achievements and performance in medical school and college are considered. Test scores on the USMLE examinations are considered. At least three letters of recommendation are evaluated. Applicants selected for interviews are interviewed by at least 2 faculty members. Communication, maturity, professionalism, motivation and social skills are evaluated at the interview. There is a separate interview with pediatrics conducted on a different day. The committee has a final meeting and a rank list is generated and submitted to the NRMP.

For specific questions regarding application please contact our program coordinator, Kim Kearns at 718-270-2042