Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The UT Southwestern Pediatric fellowship program in Clinical Neurophysiology prepares the upcoming generation of pediatric epileptologists to make significant contributions to clinical and academic pediatric CNP at the highest levels. Facilities include a 10-bed pediatric epilepsy-monitoring unit (EMU), a 40-bed neonatal ICU, & pediatric and cardiac ICUs. Neonatal EEG expertise is attained as the center reads EEGs performed in the Parkland Hospital NICU and 2 other NICUs in the metroplex.
Total Program Size
2
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
5
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
2835187F1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
3
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
550
Minimum score
550
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)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
13
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
2
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
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)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
International experience/global health
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
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
No
Program ID
1874818126
Beeper or Home Call
0
Program Director
First Name
Deepa
Last Name
Sirsi
Degrees
MD
Address
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Division of Pediatric Neurology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
United States
Phone
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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical
Division of Pediatric Neurology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Dallas, TX 75390-7208
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-96.840159 32.812123)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
9
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
77.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
4.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | |||
| Year 6 | $86,503 | 23 | 999 |
| Year 7 | $91,451 | 23 | 999 |
| Year 8 | $95,787 | 23 | 999 |
Total Positions
2
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://365utsouthwestern.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/GMECommunity/Shared%20Documents/UTSW%20GME%20Office/Policies/Paid%20Time%20Off%20Utilization.pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=tSoVg3
First Year Positions
2