Mass General Brigham/Massachusetts General Hospital Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Boston, MA(Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH MSA Metro)
6
Positions
#18
Specialty Rank
$90,721
PGY1 Salary
16.7%
IMG %
#18
Child neurology Ranking
78th Percentile
Top 22% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1852431067
- NRMP Code:
- 1261185C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 28
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.50
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 21
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 66.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 50%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
In the PGY1 year:Option to join pediatric neurology resident clinic immersing yourself early in neurology and helping you to feel more confident in later subspecialty career choices. You follow your own patient panel, and are their first point of contact for any questions in between clinic, with support from your preceptor. Option to follow patients you have met on the inpatient service in addition to a wide variety of outpatient consults. 7 months of call free elective in your PGY4&5 years.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Moving allowance
- Housing stipend
- On-call meal 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)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$90,721
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$90,721
PGY-3
$95,344
PGY-4
$99,967
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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
- 27.7%
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:
- 1852431067
- NRMP Code:
- 1261185C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 28
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Shelley R Waite
- Email:
- srwaite@mgb.org
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2025 - 9/24/2025
- Interview Period:
- 10/29/2025 - 1/22/2026
- 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:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1261185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Virginia Tosney-Trask
- Contact Email:
- vtosneytrask@mgb.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:
- 40
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 16.7%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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