Specialty Designation
Residency
Pursuing more training
105
In same state as program
0
In NHSC or similar underserved area
1
Non-medical career/left country
1
Number of accredited programs
83
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
Sometimes
Average number of PY1 interviews
35.90
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
22.70
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
55.60
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
7.90
Average percent female
67.30
Average percent international medical graduates
20.30
Average percent DOs
13.10
Average number of full-time physician faculty
27.80
Average number of part-time physician faculty
1.60
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
55.70
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
4.00
Average hours on duty per week
60.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
20.00
Average days off duty per week
1.30
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
35.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
8.00
Average number of days of vacation
20.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Child neurology involves the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of, and the advocacy for, infants, children, and adolescents with either primary or secondary disorders of peripheral and central nervous systems.
Child neurologists diagnose and treat a variety of conditions. Neurologists deal with children who have seizures, head injuries, or muscle weakness. They also develop treatment plans and help manage the care of children that have disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism. Children that have developmental disorders, such as speech delays, fine and gross motor delays, and coordination issues, may also see a neurologist. A neurologist may also treat children who have learning disabilities or learning delays.
