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Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program

Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
21
Positions
#2
Specialty Rank
$88,308
PGY1 Salary
25.0%
IMG %
#2
Child neurology Ranking
99th Percentile
Top 1% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1852421051
NRMP Code:
1259185R0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Miya Elizabeth Bernson-Leung
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
28
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
49
00
Female Faculty:
53.1%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Boston Children's is committed to providing the very best clinical training in child neurology. We offer an unparalleled breadth and depth of exposure to sub-specialties in child neurology, one of the world's most diverse patient populations, and unique opportunities to engage in basic, clinical, and translational neuroscience. Through close mentorship and individualized professional development pathways, our graduates become leaders in research, clinical care, education, and advocacy.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • Housing stipend
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$88,308
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$88,308
PGY-3
$92,693
PGY-4
$99,134
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Boston, MA
Metropolitan Area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA
Geographic Region
New England
Metropolitan Population
6,984,205

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
105(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$590K
Median Monthly Rent
$2.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$67K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
28.4%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,984,205
Median Age
40 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.61
Poverty Rate
10.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
80°F
Winter
45°F
Sunny Days
277 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
65%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
17.1
Gas (per gallon)
$4.67
Gym Membership
51

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$88,308
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$84,103
Value Rating
Average
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1852421051
NRMP Code:
1259185R0
Total Positions:
21
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Miya Elizabeth Bernson-Leung
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2025 - 11/1/2025
Interview Period:
11/10/2025 - 1/15/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Yes, with exceptions
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1259185C0, 1259185R0, 1259185A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Boston Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Boston Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Jackie Crombie

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
7
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:7
PGY-2:7
PGY-3:7

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
25.0%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
10.0%
DO Classification
MODERATE

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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