Program Overview
The Division of Child Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is jointly affiliated with the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology. Our residency program offers comprehensive clinical and research training designed to prepare the next generation of child neurologists and physician-scientists.
Training Pathways
Categorical Child Neurology (Clinical)
NRMP 1495185C0 | 5-year program | 1 position
The five-year categorical Child Neurology residency integrates training in pediatrics and neurology. The first two years are completed through the Department of Pediatrics, providing residents with the clinical foundation necessary to become board eligible by the American Board of Pediatrics. The subsequent three years focus on adult and child neurology training and lead to board eligibility through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), with special competence in Child Neurology.
There is a joint interview process with the Department of Pediatrics for applicants seeking acceptance into the categorical Child Neurology residency program.
Physician Scientist Child Neurology
NRMP 1495185C1 | 5-year program | 1 position
The newly added Physician Scientist Child Neurology pathway is designed to facilitate dedicated training for physicians pursuing careers as child neurology physician-scientists. This pathway provides an integrated sequence of clinical and neuroscience training, with protected time and focused preparation for a career that bridges scientific investigation and the clinical care of children with neurologic disorders.
The pathway consists of:
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1 year of General Pediatrics
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1 year of Basic Neuroscience (pending approval by the ABPN)
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1 year of Adult Neurology
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2 years of Child Neurology
This innovative pathway provides trainees with an opportunity to develop a strong foundation in neuroscience research while gaining the clinical expertise necessary for a career in Child Neurology. By integrating basic neuroscience with progressive clinical training, the program aims to support the development of physician-scientists who can translate advances in neuroscience into improved understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric neurologic disease.
Reserved Position
NRMP 1495185R1 | 1 position
The program also offers one reserved position within the Child Neurology residency program.
Together, these pathways provide opportunities for trainees to pursue rigorous clinical training while developing the skills and expertise needed for careers in academic Child Neurology, clinical care, research, and physician-scientist investigation.
Neurology Training
First Year
The first year of neurology starts with a Neurology Boot Camp course to prepare residents for Neurology, followed by:
- Six months of Adult Neurology including: ward, stroke, Neuro ICU, Neuromuscular/EMG, EMU, and admitting night float
- Three to four months of inpatient Pediatric Neurology service
- Two to three months of clinical elective, including 2 weeks of outpatient specialty clinic
- Pediatric Continuity Clinic
- Four weeks of vacation
Second and Third Year
Child neurology senior residents have more opportunity to explore subspecialties of interest. The training consists of approximately 10.5-11.5 additional months of inpatient clinical child neurology, 1 additional month of inpatient adult neurology, additional outpatient child and adult neurology rotations, and about 9 months of electives.
- Ten to eleven months running the Child Neurology consult service over both years
- 1 month of inpatient Adult neurology: oncology and general consult (during PGY4 year)
- 1 month of child psychiatry
- 1 month of required Pediatric Neurology Outpatient experience
- Pediatric Continuity Clinic
- Four weeks of vacation per training year
Didactic Conferences
There are numerous didactic conferences, including:
- Child Neurology Case Conferences with the Division Chief
- Neuroradiology Rounds
- Pediatric Movement Disorder Video Rounds
- Pediatric Neurofibromatosis Rounds
- Daily integrated basic and clinical neurosciences curriculum in conjunction with the adult neurology program
- Monthly journal clubs, EEG lectures, PICU lectures, and NICU lectures
Please see our conference schedule Please see our conference schedule to learn more about a typical day for a neurology resident.
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