University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program
Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Dallas, TX(Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA Metro)
18
Positions
#24
Specialty Rank
$70,101
PGY1 Salary
46.7%
IMG %
#24
Child neurology Ranking
71st Percentile
Top 29% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854821043
- NRMP Code:
- 2835185C0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 65
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 66
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 20
- Faculty Ratio:
- 3.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 57
- Female Faculty:
- 35.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Children's Medical Center at Dallas services one of the nations' largest pediatric patient populations. Residents are exposed to extensive diverse pathologies. We have exceptional Child Neurology Faculty in a variety of fields including Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology, Neonatal Critical Care, Headache Medicine, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Neuroimmunology, Neurogenetics/Neurometabolics, Pediatric Stroke, Neuromuscular Disorders, General Neurology, Neuro-Oncology, and Movement Disorders.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,101
PGY-1
$72,672
PGY-2
$76,167
PGY-3
$80,299
PGY-4
$84,095
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 95(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $323K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $80K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 24.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 29,243,342
- Median Age
- 30 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.22
- Poverty Rate
- 15.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 5.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
85°F
Winter
60°F
Sunny Days
283 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
55%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$4.46
Restaurant Meal
11.88
Gas (per gallon)
$3.56
Gym Membership
44
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854821043
- NRMP Code:
- 2835185C0
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 65
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rana R Said
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 2/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/30/2027
- 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:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
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:
- 2835185C1, 2835185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Children's Health-Children's Medical Center of Dallas
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Children's Health-Children's Medical Center of Dallas
- Contact Person:
- Natasha A Brooks
- Contact Email:
- natasha.brooks@utsouthwestern.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 7 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 46.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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