Child Neurology Residency Program
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Program Overview
Introduction to the Child Neurology Residency Program
The University of Colorado Child Neurology Residency Program is a five-year categorical program that integrates pediatrics and child neurology, offering broad exposure across inpatient, outpatient, and subspecialty care. The program is designed to help residents become the kind of physician they aspire to be, whether their path leads to subspecialty fellowship, academic medicine, or private practice.
Program Overview
The program provides comprehensive training, flexible board eligibility options, and expert faculty. Residents train alongside 60+ child neurologists at Children's Hospital Colorado, a nationally recognized, free-standing children's hospital serving a seven-state region. The program offers diverse clinical settings, including Denver Health, a vital safety-net hospital caring for underserved populations, and the University of Colorado Hospital, a leading academic medical center offering adult neurology rotations and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Mission Statement
The residency program is dedicated to providing world-class neurological pediatric care to patients, formally educating residents, and facilitating scholarly investigations. The program promotes the personal and professional growth of residents through mentorship, work-life balance, and a supportive learning environment. The program also fosters an environment dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, extending to patients, trainees, and faculty.
General Program Overview
The program is a five-year categorical residency in child neurology, training four residents per year. The goal of the program is to train physicians in child neurology and prepare them for careers in clinical or academic medicine. The program curriculum is designed to meet two objectives: to independently and competently attend to the neurological disorders of childhood and to prepare residents to sit for board exams at the completion of the program.
Curriculum
The program meets the requirements for categorical child neurology training as set by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The curriculum includes:
- 24 months of general pediatrics training
- 12 months of adult clinical neurology
- 12 months of child clinical neurology with a minimum of four months of outpatient experience
- Participation in a resident longitudinal/continuity clinic at least one half day weekly
- 12 months of elective and specialty training, including neuropathology, neuroradiology, neuro-ophthalmology, psychiatry, rehabilitation, neurological surgery, neurodevelopment, clinical research, and the basic sciences
Longitudinal Interest Tracks
The program offers four resident interest tracks that span the 5-year training program: research, medical education, global health, and community neurology. These tracks allow residents to specialize in a specific area and receive tailored training and mentorship.
Night Coverage
The program uses a modified night float system that combines an on-site evening shift with at-home call. Residents in their PGY4 and PGY5 years rotate through the nights system, for a total of 5-6 weeks over the course of each year.
International Experiences
The program has established relationships with hospitals in Guatemala and Uganda, providing residents with opportunities for international electives and research experiences.
Educational Conferences and Didactics
The program offers a variety of educational conferences and didactics, including:
- EEG Conference
- Neuroradiology Conference
- Neurology Department Grand Rounds
- Neurology Residency Didactics Educational series
- Child Neurology Lecture Series
- Case Conference
Program Evaluation
The program is highly involved in decision-making processes, with monthly resident meetings and an education committee comprised of faculty and residents. The program also holds a yearly retreat and multiple off-site gatherings each year.
Application Process
Applications are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and the program participates in the National Residency Match Program. The application deadline is November 1, and applicants must submit the following minimum requirements:
- CV
- Dean's Letter or MSPE
- Medical School Transcript
- Personal Statement
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step I
Selection Criteria
The program uses the following criteria to select residents:
- Dedication to Pediatric Neurological Care
- Commitment to Education and Research
- Emphasis on Personal and Professional Growth
- Advocacy for Wellness
- Effective Communication and Feedback
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Salary and Benefits
The program offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including $225 to purchase books and $1250 a year to attend conferences.
Location
The program is based in Denver, Colorado, a city with a vibrant cultural scene, extensive outdoor recreational opportunities, and a strong economy. The city is home to many highly rated restaurants, a vibrant nightlife, and a variety of cultural attractions, including the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and Red Rocks Amphitheater.