Department of Neurology

Application Information

Thank you for considering the University of Washington Child Neurology Residency Program. We offer four positions per year in our five-year Categorical track, which includes two years of preliminary training in general pediatrics. These positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Please apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Our five year Categorical program does not require a separate application to the UW Pediatrics program, but additional information about that program is available here for interested Child Neurology applicants:

UW Pediatric Residency Training Program (seattlechildrens.org)

We occasionally offer three-year neurology-only (Reserved) positions. These are intended for applicants who have already completed two years of preliminary pediatrics training (alternative preliminary training may be acceptable; please inquire.) Like the five-year Categorical positions, applications for Reserved positions should be submitted through ERAS.

To provide the best possible care to patients and families, our program is committed to helping build a child neurology workforce that reflects the diverse population we serve. Our residents bring a range of backgrounds and lived experiences to the program — this is part of its educational fabric.  As such, we welcome applications from anyone who meets our educational requirements (see below), and we review applications holistically.

Interviews will be offered on a timeline that aligns with other child neurology programs across the country, with the first batch of invitations going out on a Universal Offer Date in October, and subsequent on a rolling basis afterwards. All interviews are virtual, and involve presentations by and interviews with the Pediatrics program on one day, and the Child Neurology program the following day.  Applicants will have the opportunity to come for an in-person second look in February.

As ours is a five-year categorical program (which includes two years of training in general pediatrics), individuals generally apply during their final year of medical school. For information about the Pediatrics Residency Training Program, please go to their web site at:
UW Pediatric Residency Training Program (seattlechildrens.org)

The University of Washington Pediatric Neurology Residency Program has four training positions per year. These positions will be filled in the March match via the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applications are submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants do not need to apply separately to the University of Washington pediatrics program.

Invitations to interview with our faculty will be given only to applicants who, in our opinion, have a reasonable chance of matching into our program. An invitation can be extended only after we have reviewed your complete ERAS application. After reviewing these materials, we will let you know via ERAS if you are being invited to interview. Interviews will be held on selected Tuesdays and Thursdays in October, November and December. All interviews will be conducted remotely.

Required Documents

Prospective residents must:

  • Have a clear interest in and commitment to child neurology
  • Be on track to graduate from medical school in good standing
  • Have passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2

The following items are required as part of your ERAS application:

  • Personal Statement: Please submit a brief personal statement telling us something about yourself, your interest in neurology, your plans for residency training, and your career goals in neurology.
  • Medical School Transcript: Ask your medical school to provide an official copy of your transcript.
  • Dean’s Letter: Ask your medical school to provide a copy of your Dean’s letter.
  • Letters of Recommendation: In addition to the Dean’s letter Please request at least three letters of recommendation from members of the School of Medicine faculty of your medical school or from schools where you have taken electives. Ideally, one of the letters will be from a neurologist with whom you have worked.
  • USMLE Transcripts
    • Please have your USMLE scores made a part of your ERAS application, request that the transcript be submitted to the ERAS Post Office.
    • Please note that there are no minimum score requirements for these exams.

Additional requirements for International Medical Graduates

The University of Washington Child Neurology Residency Program will accept applications for Categorical and Reserved positions from International Medical Graduates that meet the following criteria:

  • A persuasive interest in child neurology, demonstrated by previous clinical experience in this field
  • Two blocks of patient care experience in the U.S, a minimum of four weeks each. Patient care experience is defined as direct patient care responsibilities on a medicine service (including medicine subspecialties and neurology). Shadowing or observation shifts do not count towards this component

Interested applicants should apply through the ECFMG ERAS program. Application requirements are identical to those listed above listed above.

Visas

The UW Pediatric Neurology Residency Program accepts foreign national physicians who meet UW Eligibility and Selection requirements into its accredited residency program. Foreign nationals requiring visa sponsorship must obtain a J-1 visa sponsored by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). The UW does not generally provide H-1B sponsorship for residents or fellows in its clinical training programs unless the resident/fellow is otherwise ineligible for a J-1 visa. Requests for H-1B visa sponsorship are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval by the UW GME Office and the UW Provost’s Office. Please refer to UW Medicine Graduate Medical Education Policies and Procedures for more detail.

Thank you again for your interest in our program. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.