Child Neurology Residency Program

1. Must hold a medical degree from an accredited or recognized medical school.
2. Must submit United States Medical Licensing Examination scores.
3. International medical graduates must submit an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates status report.
4. Must demonstrate appropriate academic qualifications and professional qualities for residency training.
5. Must provide three letters of recommendation highlighting personal and professional qualities.
6. Must submit a personal statement and curriculum vitae.

The University of Florida College of Medicine is part of the University of Florida, a public research university in Gainesville, Florida. The university combines medical education, scientific research, and comprehensive patient care. UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital serves as the program’s pediatric teaching hospital. The Child Neurology Residency Program is a five-year categorical program comprising two years of pediatric training followed by three years of child neurology training. Residents gain clinical experience diagnosing and managing childhood neurological conditions, including epilepsy, seizures, developmental disorders, headaches, and neuromuscular diseases. The program also provides research opportunities, multidisciplinary clinical training, and preparation for certification in pediatrics and neurology.

1. Register through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
2. Prepare and submit a curriculum vitae.
3. Submit three letters of recommendation.
4. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination scores.
5. Submit a personal statement explaining your interest in child neurology.
6. International medical graduates must submit an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates status report.
7. Apply during the residency application cycle and attend an interview if invited.
8. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program to be considered for a position.