Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
5 year Child Neurology residency sponsored by SKMC/TJU's partnership with Nemours Children's Health Wilmington, Delaware. Program comprises 2 years general pediatrics and 3 years neurology (data presented above apply to PGY3-5 in neurology). Exposure to a diverse population and comprehensive treatment strategies for many neurologic diagnoses, especially epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, immune-mediated and genetic encephalopathies, headache, and others. 4 new faculty joining for 2024.
Total Program Size
2
2
2
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
1654185C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
47
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
450
Minimum score
450
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
2
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
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
1.50
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
30
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
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Other
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
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1854118042
Beeper or Home Call
12
10
10
Program Director
First Name
Stephen
Middle Name
J
Last Name
Falchek
Degrees
MD
Address
A I duPont Hosp for Children
Child Neurology Pgm
1600 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.556327 39.778655)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Anita
Last Name
Bergh
Degrees
BA
Address
A I duPont Hosp for Children
Graduate Med Education Office
1600 Rockland Rd
Wilmington, DE 19803
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-75.556327 39.778655)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
24.40
% IMG
48.80
% DO
26.60
% Female
64.40
% Male
35.50
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | $76,642 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $79,708 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 5 | $82,896 | 20 | 999 |
| Year 6 | |||
| Year 7 | |||
| Year 8 | |||
| Year 9 | |||
| Year 10 |
Total Positions
6
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
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
Clinical experience in the US
June Start Date
0
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.jefferson.edu/content/dam/academic/skmc/documents/TJU-House-Staff-Contract-2023-24.pdf