Child Neurology Residency - How to Apply

The Child Neurology training program at Children's Mercy accepts three residents per year. We are a categorical program; therefore, two years of pediatrics training and three years of child neurology training are both completed at Children's Mercy. Applicants only submit the Categorical Child Neurology ERAS application.

Application Requirements

Prospective applicants must have successfully completed two years in a pediatric residency, or one year in pediatrics and one year in internal medicine. Children's Mercy offers a five-year integrated program to applicants who are interested in completing both their preliminary pediatrics training and child neurology training at Children's Mercy. Entrance is at the PGY-3 level.

Review Process

Candidates will be reviewed by both program directors and a single interview will be offered to avoid unnecessary travel and expenses for the applicant. Both program directors and staff evaluate the applicants and jointly agree on a rank order list.

Application Details

• Applicants must pass USMLE Steps 1, 2 (CK and CS) prior to pediatrics training and Step 3 prior to child neurology training
• Valid ECFMG Certificate (International Medical Graduates only)

• Children’s Mercy Hospital primarily accepts international medical graduates for residency and fellowship programs in J-1 visa status.  To be eligible for appointment, all international medical graduates must be sponsored by ECFMG for J-1 non-immigrant classification.  CM will make all reasonable efforts to obtain the requested immigration benefit including the transfer of an existing H1B.  However, we cannot guarantee any specific category of visa or any result, and CM may end or withdraw its sponsorship at any time if sponsorship was no longer feasible due to legitimate business reasons.  CM reserves the right to make final decisions about sponsorship in its discretion and in compliance with U.S. law, regulations, and policy.

   Residents and fellows who wish to change their immigration classification while pursuing a graduate medical training Program at Children's Mercy must seek prior written approval from the GME Department. Failure to seek such approval will subject the trainee to immediate termination from his/her training Program. All H-1B candidates must have passed Step 3.

Children's Mercy Kansas City participates in the NRMP.