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Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program

Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: MODERATE
Kansas City, MO(Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#28
Specialty Rank
$76,710
PGY1 Salary
11.1%
IMG %
#28
Child neurology Ranking
66th Percentile
Top 34% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1851922096
NRMP Code:
1494185C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
36

Contact Information

Tyler Allison
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
220
Visa Sponsorship:
H1B, J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
7/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
20
Sick Days:
12
Faculty Ratio:
1.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
16
00
Female Faculty:
43.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

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.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Part-time/shared schedule positions
  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • 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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$76,710
PGY-1
$80,891
PGY-2
$81,744
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

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

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Kansas City, MO
Metropolitan Area
Kansas City, MO Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
West North Central
Metropolitan Population
6,154,422

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
85(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$288K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$55K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.3%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
6,154,422
Median Age
45 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.55
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
13.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
216 days
Precipitation
40"
Humidity
70%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.08
Restaurant Meal
13.56
Gas (per gallon)
$4.18
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$76,710
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$90,247
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1851922096
NRMP Code:
1494185C0STEP
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
36
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Tyler Allison
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220
Min Step 2 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1494185C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Children's Mercy Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Children's Mercy Hospital
Contact Person:
Ty L Moore
Contact Email:
tmoore3@cmh.edu

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
220
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
11.1%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
33.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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