How to Apply

The Child Neurology (CN) and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD) programs have openings for 4 CN positions, and 1 NDD position to begin combined training with pediatrics in July 2027, as well as 1 reserved Child Neurology position that will begin training in the adult neurology program in July 2027. Interviews for these positions will begin in October 2026, and all interviews will be conducted virtually.

Apply for combined Pediatrics and Child Neurology and/or NDD using ERAS and matches will be made through the NRMP. Applicants only need to apply to the Child Neurology and/or NDD program. A separate application to Pediatrics is NOT necessary. For further information, please visit the ERAS, NRMP, and AAMC sites.

Interviews

The interview process will be arranged by Child Neurology (CN) or NDD for qualified candidates so that candidates may interview with pediatrics and CN/NDD. All interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2026-2027 season. Program coordinators for pediatrics and CN/NDD will contact you about interview dates once all of the application information has been received and reviewed.

The CN/NDD virtual interview will include a welcome and overview by the program leadership, interviews with CN and NDD faculty, participation in resident didactics and/or conferences, and a virtual social hour with our residents, as well as a virtual resident dinner the evening prior to the interview. We will provide you with additional program information electronically before your interview date, and invited applicants will be granted access to join Core Education Conferences throughout the interview season. 

We encourage applicants to apply by September 25th, 2026.

Interview Dates for 2026-2027 Season

Virtual Open House Dates for 2026-2027 Season

Applicants Ranking Meeting for 2026-2027 Season

January 27, 2027

Second Look Dates

Second Look will be held in collaboration with the Pediatrics Residency Program on January 28th–29th and February 4th–5th.

Frequently asked questions for Residents entering the Categorical Child Neurology (CN) and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (NDD) programs program: 

1. Minimum Score Requirements:
   USMLE Step 1: pass
   USMLE Step 2 CK:214.
   COMLEX Levels 1 and 2: 400.
   There is no limit on the number of attempts for these exams

2. Completing Both Step 1 and Step 2 CK OR COMLEX 1 and 2 for Interviews:

3. Yes, our program requires completion of both USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK OR COMLEX Levels 1 and 2 for interview consideration.

4. ECFMG Certificate Requirement for Interviews:
   Yes, applicants need an ECFMG Certificate to be eligible for interviews.

5. Application Deadline for Residency Programs:
   Application deadline to be considered for interview is 9/25/2026.

6. US Clinical Experience Requirement: preferred

7. Sponsored Visa Types: our program sponsor J1 visa and H1b visa .

8. Years Since Graduation Cutoff: within the last 5 years of graduation

9. Interview Format: All interviews will be conducted virtually.

10. Does the program offer second looks: yes, second looks interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually.

11. Number of required Letters of recommendations: minimum of 3 LOR