Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program
Child neurology - New Haven, CT | ACGME Code: 1850821077
The Pediatric Neurology Residency Program at Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital is a combined five-year categorical program that offers a comprehensive training pathway for residents interested in pediatric neurology. The program includes two years of general pediatrics training at the Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital Pediatrics Residency Program, followed by one year of adult neurology training and two years of intensive training in pediatric neurology. Residents will have the opportunity to participate in inpatient and outpatient rotations at various hospital settings, including Yale New Haven Hospital and VA Hospital for adult neurology training, and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital for pediatric neurology training.
The program provides extensive exposure to various pediatric neurology subspecialty clinics, such as Epilepsy, Movement Disorder, Neuro-Oncology, and others. Residents will also rotate through general and subspecialty clinics to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurologic diseases affecting pediatric patients. Moreover, the training includes mentorship and support for scholarly and research activities tailored to the residents' interests.
Candidates typically apply for the five-year categorical program during their final year of medical school. The application process is conducted through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), and applications are accepted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program conducts interviews through one-day sessions between late October and late January, with all interviews currently being held via Zoom.
The Yale Pediatric Neurology House Staff receives a range of benefits from Yale-New Haven Hospital, including medical, dental, vision, vacation time, and professional leave, among others. The program aims to provide a broad educational experience in basic neuroscience, progress in competence in caring for pediatric and adult patients with neurological conditions, and foster opportunities for scholarly and research activities.
Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital program offers a challenging yet rewarding training experience for those interested in pursuing a career in pediatric neurology.
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