Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Children's Medical Center at Dallas services one of the nations' largest pediatric patient populations. Residents are exposed to extensive diverse pathologies. We have exceptional Child Neurology Faculty in a variety of fields including Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology, Neonatal Critical Care, Headache Medicine, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Neuroimmunology, Neurogenetics/Neurometabolics, Pediatric Stroke, Neuromuscular Disorders, General Neurology, Neuro-Oncology, and Movement Disorders.
Total Program Size
6
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
2835185C1
2835185C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
65
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
66
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group life insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
30
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1854821043
Beeper or Home Call
0
10
2
Program Director
First Name
Lauren
Last Name
Sanchez
Degrees
MD
Address
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Pediatric Neurology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-96.840159 32.812123)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tayler
Last Name
Kalia
Degrees
MHA
Address
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Pediatric Neurology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-96.840159 32.812123)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
65.70
% IMG
34.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
67.80
% Male
32.20
Total Physician
57
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
35.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
3.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $72,672 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $76,167 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $80,299 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $84,095 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 6 | $86,503 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 7 | $91,451 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 8 | $95,787 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
18
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
7
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
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First Year Positions
6
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
ERAS_IND
On