Children's Hospital Los Angeles Program

The Child Neurology Residency Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is an accredited categorical residency program that offers a dynamic and energetic training environment for future child neurologists. Established in 1989, the program focuses on training residents to become competent child neurologists through a variety of experiences and opportunities.

Program Highlights:

• Size and Faculty: The program boasts a faculty of 20 child neurologists and emphasizes building residents who are not only academically strong but also possess essential human qualities.
• Training Setting: CHLA is ranked among the top 10 pediatric neurology and neurosurgery programs in the nation. Residents benefit from a diverse patient population and a new hospital facility.
• Curriculum: The program is a 5-year categorical program with 2 years of general pediatrics training followed by 3 years of child neurology training. Residents can take specialty certification exams and participate in a dedicated Research Track.
• Clinical Experiences: Residents gain experience in inpatient, outpatient, and elective settings at CHLA and other affiliated institutions for adult neurology training.
• Research Opportunities: The program supports ongoing clinical research within general child neurology and subspecialty programs.

Application Requirements:

• Application Process: Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) platform for the categorical child neurology positions.
• Requirements: Applications should include a personal statement, curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation, Dean's letter, USMLE/COMLEX scores, medical school transcripts, and for international medical graduates, the ECFMG certificate.
• Visas: The program supports H-1B, F-1, or J-1 visas for non-U.S. residents.

Residency Curriculum:

• The curriculum includes robust clinical experiences focusing on inpatient and outpatient settings and meets ACGME core training requirements.
• Residents have opportunities for elective rotations within the Neurological Institute and other departments at CHLA.

The program offers a structured and comprehensive training experience with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care, research opportunities, and a supportive learning environment. Residents have access to diverse clinical settings and can engage in scholarly projects to enhance their learning and contribute to the field of child neurology.