Specialty Designation
Fellowship
In same state as program
0
Number of accredited programs
8
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
No
Average number of PY1 interviews
11.10
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
87.50
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
62.50
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
4.30
Average percent female
74.60
Average percent international medical graduates
9.50
Average number of full-time physician faculty
25.30
Average number of part-time physician faculty
2.10
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
40.80
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
11.70
Average hours on duty per week
63.30
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
22.30
Average days off duty per week
1.20
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
35.00
Average number of days of vacation
22.20
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Neurodevelopmental disabilities focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric (and adult) patients with: cognitive developmental disabilities (e.g., autism, intellectual disability and learning disabilities); metabolic and genetic conditions (e.g., mitochondrial diseases); CNS conditions (e.g., epilepsy, cerebral palsy); nerve and muscle disorders. It is a unique specialty in that fellows are trained to evaluate and treat children incorporating a multidisciplinary perspective and collaborate with other professionals such as therapists, rehabilitation specialists, educators, and the community.
Association
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
aaidd.org
8403 Colesville Rd
Ste 900
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(202) 387-1968
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