Phoenix Children's Hospital Program
Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Phoenix, AZ(Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ MSA Metro)
12
Positions
#26
Specialty Rank
$75,022
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#26
Child neurology Ranking
68th Percentile
Top 32% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850321024
- NRMP Code:
- 2952185R0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 50
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 10/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.10
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 25
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 8
- Female Faculty:
- 56%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Our program is a three-year experience that follows two years of pediatric preliminary training. We are a categorical program and applicants only need to apply through ERAS/NRMP to our child neurology program. Four applicants are selected each year for this multi-disciplinary training program. With the combined excellence of neuroscience and pediatrics, Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children's allows the trainee a variety of educational experiences. https://sway.office.com/vUYgpHESn6Q
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$75,022
PGY-1
$67,000
PGY-2
$75,022
PGY-3
$78,261
PGY-4
$82,759
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 91(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $289K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.2K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $46K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 19.8%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 7,172,282
- Median Age
- 46 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.64
- Poverty Rate
- 11.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 14.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
86°F
Winter
56°F
Sunny Days
247 days
Precipitation
24"
Humidity
71%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.23
Restaurant Meal
11.28
Gas (per gallon)
$3.48
Gym Membership
42
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1850321024
- NRMP Code:
- 2952185R0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 50
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Tara Nichole Mangum
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/23/2026 - 9/25/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/21/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 200
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 200
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2952185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Phoenix Children's Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Sherry Gibson
- Contact Email:
- neurologyresidency@phoenixchildrens.com
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 200
- 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
- 55.6%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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