Child Neurology
Residency Program Director(s)
Specialty Overview
The discipline of pediatric neurology, also called child neurology, encompasses disorders of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerve and muscle affecting infants, children and adolescents. The variety of patients seen by a child neurologist varies from those with common, relatively straightforward conditions, such as cerebral palsy or migraine, to those with rare or complex conditions, such as metabolic or degenerative disorders. This robust variety of conditions allows child neurologists to structure their scientific or clinical careers according to their clinical or research interests.
Child Neurology/Pediatric Neurology | Careers in Medicine (AAMC CiM log in required)
How long is this specialty's residency?
Residency training for this specialty is five years.
Websites for Reference
https://www.childneurologysociety.org/
Away Electives
Away Electives
Not Common
Match Statistics
Information provided by the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) Charting Outcomes in the Match, last updated August 2024
Mean Number of Contiguous Ranks
12.9
Mean USMLE Step 2 CK Score
248
Mean Number of Research Experiences
3.0
Mean Number of Abstracts, Presentations and Publications
9.8
Competitiveness
Source: 2025 Match Advanced Data Tables
In the 2025 Match there were 195 positions in 78 programs, 60.5% of positions were filled by U.S. MD Seniors.
Application Information
Application System
ERAS
Match System
NRMP
Signaling
Source: ERAS Signaling and 2025 ERAS Data
How Many?
3
Signal Home Program?
Check with Program
Signal Away Program?
Check with Program
Average Number of Applications Submitted
26.02
Letters of Recommendation
Standardized Letter of Evaluation (SLOE)?
No
Departmental/Chair Letter?
No
Who should other letters come from?
~1 from a child neurologist
2-3 from faculty in any specialty who know you well
Interviewing and Post Interview Communication
Applications are downloaded by programs...
On the first date they are available- students should submit everything prior to that date
This specialty’s MSH program interviews all ISMMS students who apply.
Unknown
Interviews are sent out...
no earlier than 10/8/25 and then are rolling
Thank You Emails
You can if you’d like, it's a nice thing to do but will not make or break your chances. Thank you note policy varies from program to program - if they explicitly ask that Thank You notes not be sent, do not send a thank you note. Otherwise, a thank you note is helpful.
Letters of Intent
Yes, letters of intent are helpful to programs and applicants but make sure you're only sending to one program if you are telling them they are #1 on your rank list. Consult with an advisor before sending.
ISMMS Match Data 2020-2025
Childrens Hosp-Philadelphia-PA
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Childrens Hospital-Boston-MA
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Possible ‘At Risk’ Identifiers
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