Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Our child neurology /pediatrics combined residency program prepares physicians for careers as clinicians, researchers, and educators in child neurology. Our neurology and neurosurgery services ranked in the top 5 in the US News & World Report annually of best pediatric hospitals. We accept five residents yearly for our 5-year combined program. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year will be accepted through ERAS. We are recruiting for our 5-year program to start 7/1/2023.

Total Program Size
6
6
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
2
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
1808185C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
500
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
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)
55
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
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)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
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
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
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
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
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
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1853821038
Beeper or Home Call
3
5
2
Program Director
First Name
Charulata
Last Name
Venkatesan
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address

Cincinnati Children's Hosp Med Ctr
ML 2015
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.50176 39.140345)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sarah
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Bailey
Address

Cincinnati Children's Hosp Med Ctr
ML 2015
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229-3039
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-84.50176 39.140345)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
95.60
% IMG
0.00
% DO
4.30
% Female
62.70
% Male
37.20
Total Physician
40
Total Non Physician
11
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
47.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.20
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3 $65,633 20 999
Year 4 $68,711 20 999
Year 5 $71,906 20 999
Total Positions
18
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Moving allowance
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/education/clinical/residency/why-cincinnati/benefits