Child Neurology Residency Program

1. Applicants must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Three letters of reference must be submitted in addition to the Dean’s letter.
3. United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores must be included in the ERAS application.
4. Applicants must meet the requirements for participation in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).
5. Applicants selected for the program are required to participate in an interview.

The Child Neurology Residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, is a five-year categorical program that combines two years of pediatric training with three years of specialized child neurology training. Residents receive comprehensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of neurological conditions affecting infants, children, and adolescents, including epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, developmental disorders, headaches, neuro-oncology, and metabolic disorders. Training includes rotations in pediatric and adult neurology, as well as exposure to electroencephalography (EEG), epilepsy monitoring, electromyography (EMG), neuroradiology, neuro-ophthalmology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, and research.

1. Submit the complete application through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Include the Dean’s letter, three letters of reference, and United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) scores in the application.
3. The program reviews submitted applications and selects applicants for interviews.
4. Selected applicants attend the required virtual interview, which also includes virtual tours of the hospital and neurology specialty areas.
5. Residency positions are offered through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).