Children's National Hospital/George Washington University Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Washington, DC(Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
#11
Specialty Rank
$89,040
PGY1 Salary
26.3%
IMG %
#11
Child neurology Ranking
87th Percentile
Top 13% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1851021048
- NRMP Code:
- 1070185R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 60
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 33
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 11
- Female Faculty:
- 57.6%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our hospital is in an urban setting serving historically underserved communities. We pride ourselves on the diversity of experiences, including the breadth and depth of exposure to subspecialty areas of child neurology, as well as the cultural diversity of our patients and program. Given our location, there are ample opportunities for advocacy. We have designed our curriculum, both clinical and didactic, around tenets of adult learning theory.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Subsidized child care
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$89,040
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$89,040
PGY-3
$92,792
PGY-4
$96,714
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 65(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $339K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.5K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $82K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.6%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 670,587
- Median Age
- 25 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.24
- Poverty Rate
- 25.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
65°F
Winter
35°F
Sunny Days
230 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
50%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.37
Restaurant Meal
11.64
Gas (per gallon)
$3.59
Gym Membership
43
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1851021048
- NRMP Code:
- 1070185R0
- Total Positions:
- 14
- Interviews:
- 60
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Jeffrey Strelzik
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2025 - 1/31/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- 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:
- 1070185C0, 1070185R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's National Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's National Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Rachel Bealle
- Contact Email:
- rbealle@childrensnational.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 5
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:5PGY-2:5PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 26.3%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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