Fellowship in Pediatric Neurology
Duration: 5 Year(s)
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Pediatric Neurology
Affiliation
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Overview
The Pediatric Neurology Residency Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an ACGME-accredited three-year Child Neurology training program designed to provide comprehensive education and clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders affecting children and adolescents. The program offers training in both inpatient and outpatient pediatric neurology, adult neurology, and subspecialty areas including epilepsy, neurophysiology, neuromuscular disorders, neurodevelopmental disabilities, neuro-oncology, neuroradiology, and rehabilitation. Residents receive clinical exposure at University Hospital at Downstate, Kings County Hospital Center, and affiliated institutions, managing a diverse range of neurological conditions such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism, developmental disorders, headaches, congenital neurological disorders, and CNS tumors. The curriculum combines bedside clinical training, subspecialty rotations, research opportunities, conferences, teaching activities, and board preparation to prepare graduates for independent practice in pediatric neurology or further subspecialty fellowship training.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Residents receive a stipend based on postgraduate year with benefits, as defined by the institution
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must hold an MD or DO degree (or equivalent medical degree such as MBBS)
- Must be a graduate of an LCME-accredited medical school or hold a valid ECFMG certificate (for international medical graduates)
- Applicants must meet Child Neurology training pathway requirements:
- 2 years of Pediatric Residency, or
- 1 year of Internal Medicine + 1 year of Pediatrics, or
- 1 year of Pediatrics + 1 year of basic neuroscience training
- Strong academic performance, clinical achievements, USMLE scores, and letters of recommendation are considered during selection
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
- Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Child Neurology/NDD Match
- Submit required application documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcripts
- USMLE examination scores
- Minimum three letters of recommendation
- Applications are reviewed by the Pediatric Neurology selection committee
- Selected candidates are invited for interviews with faculty members
- Final rank list is prepared and submitted to NRMP for the Match process
