Boston University Medical Center Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Boston, MA(Boston, MA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#53
Specialty Rank
$66,751
PGY1 Salary
20.0%
IMG %
#53
Child neurology Ranking
34th Percentile
Top 66% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1852413102
- NRMP Code:
- 1257185R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 22
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 9/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 57.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Boston Medical Center child neurology (CN) residency offers categorical (2 pediatrics years in the Boston Combined Residency and 3 years in CN at BMC) and reserved positions (After completion of 2 years ACGME-accredited pediatrics). We provide excellent clinical training including opportunities in research, global and urban health, advocacy, and advanced studies in public health/epidemiology at the BU School of Medicine. All in a nurturing and inclusive environment focused on resident wellness.
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- 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
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
2 weeks
Salary Progression
$66,751
PGY-1
$69,275
PGY-2
$87,850
PGY-3
$91,364
PGY-4
$95,018
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
- 37.6%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1852413102
- NRMP Code:
- 1257185R0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 22
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rinat Hans Jonas
- Email:
- rinat.jonas@bmc.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/22/2025 - 1/2/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/21/2025 - 1/10/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- June Start Date:
- June 30
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1257185C0, 1257185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Boston Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Boston Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Lan Ruan
- Contact Email:
- lan.ruan@bmc.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 15
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 10 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 20.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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