Notes and additional requirements: Notes and additional requirements:Letters from pediatric supervisors are preferable if possible. We do not require a “Chairman’s Letter.” There are no specific requirements for the personal statement but in general it should explain why you are interested in a child neurology residency and argue for why you would be a good candidate. History of and commitment to treating and/or advocating for and/or conducting research for children and/or adolescents. Passing USMLE scores with no more than one previous failure. COMLEX Step 1 & Step 2 scores of at least 500 or USMLE Step 1 score of at least 200 on the first attempt for DO. For IMG: USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores of at least 225 on first attempt. Both scores must be available before you can be considered for an interview; Previous pediatric or child neurology residency experiences, observership or clinical experience in the US is strongly preferred; Previous degree in U.S., i.e. MPH is also desirable.
Contact information
Program directorLeah Zhorne
Contact personKati Jumper
Contact phone(319) 356-1851
Contact emailpeds-neurores@uiowa.edu
Program information
Setting typeAccredited lengthPositions by year University hospital3 years2