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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Program

Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Cincinnati, OH(Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
#3
Specialty Rank
$73,212
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#3
Child neurology Ranking
97th Percentile
Top 3% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1853821038
NRMP Code:
1808185C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
40

Contact Information

Charulata Venkatesan
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
55
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
42
Non-Physician Staff:
11
0
Female Faculty:
52.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Our 5-year combined Pediatrics/Child Neurology Residency prepares you to choose careers as clinicians, researchers & educators. 6 residents yearly train in a dynamic environment whose size & vision offers flexibility to tailor your education. Broad subspecialty experiences allow trainees to hone unique interests with exceptional mentorship. Collegiality, warmth & camaraderie are hallmarks of our hospital, creating a welcoming, close-knit community within an affordable, livable city we love!!

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Subsidized child care
  • Moving allowance
  • 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
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • 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

0

Salary Progression

$73,212
PGY-1
$70,350
PGY-2
$73,212
PGY-3
$77,178
PGY-4
$80,753
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
Cincinnati, OH
Metropolitan Area
Cincinnati, OH Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
0

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
64(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$252K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$61K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
18.8%

Demographics & Community

Population
266K
Median Age
39 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.57
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
74°F
Winter
34°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
64%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.04
Restaurant Meal
11.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.92
Gym Membership
50

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$73,212
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$114,394
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1853821038
NRMP Code:
1808185C0YOG
Total Positions:
18
Interviews:
40
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Charulata Venkatesan
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2026 - 11/2/2026
Interview Period:
10/18/2006 - 1/20/2027
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
Min Step 1 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
July Start Date:
July 1

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1808185C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Contact Person:
Lauren Scott

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
6
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:6
PGY-2:6
PGY-3:6

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
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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