Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Each resident will receive 1/2 day of research time per week on outpatient rotations to work on research opportunities. We also provide a dedicated wellness coordinator (outside of program to remain completely anonymous for our residents) to provide counseling, etc., to trainees. Education and Research Track are also established within the program that is available to Child Neurology Residents. Yearly resident retreat is also established to improve the program and hear from the residents.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
0
0
0
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1494185C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
36
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1851922096
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Tyler
Last Name
Allison
Degrees
MD
Address
Children's Mercy Hosp
Neurology Div
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.577113 39.083467)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rachel
Last Name
Laws
Degrees
MBA
Address
Children's Mercy Hosp and Clinics
Neurology Div
2401 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64108
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-94.577113 39.083467)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
88.80
% IMG
0.00
% DO
11.10
% Female
55.50
% Male
44.40
Total Physician
16
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
43.70
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,019 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 2 | $68,972 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $71,614 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
9
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Part-time/shared schedule positions
On-site child care
Moving allowance
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.childrensmercy.org/siteassets/media/professional-education/policies-and-reports/cmh-gme-policy-and-procedure-manual.pdf