Application Information
All initial residency interviews will be held virtually. More information on second looks will be forthcoming.
The UVA Child Neurology categorical residency program is a 5-year training program, consisting of 2 years in Pediatrics, 1 year of adult neurology, and 2 years of child neurology. By taking advantage of our categorical position, our residents count on five successive years of uninterrupted training in Charlottesville, completing all pediatric and neurologic requirements for board eligibility in General Pediatrics and Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology.
UVA Child Neurology participates in the NRMP match and the ERAS system (1737185C0). You do not need to apply to Pediatrics separately to be considered for our Child Neurology residency.
This year, we will be offering 2 categorical positions.
- Child Neurology-Categorical Track: Two positions- Match in 2026 for Pediatrics appointment in 2026 and Child Neurology appointment in 2028.
Application Components
Your ERAS application should include the following:
- Three letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae
- Full medical school transcript
- An NRMP number (requires completed NRMP application)
- USMLE scores/COMLEX scores– Step 1/Level 1 passed at time of application.
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (formerly Dean’s Letter)
- Personal statement
International Graduates
Application Requirements
- At least two months of clinical experience in the United States, with evaluations from each experience as part of your application
- A valid certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
- USMLE scores – Step 1 passed at time of application. Applicants MUST submit USMLE scores to be considered.
*ERAS is available to students and graduates of medical schools outside the United States through the ECFMG, which serves as your designated Dean’s office. UVA Child Neurology sponsors J-1 Visas only.
2025 – 2026 Child Neurology Interviews
Interviews are scheduled October through January.
Categorical Interview Dates with both Pediatrics and Child Neurology Residency:
- Thursday, October 10, 2025
- Thursday, November 6, 2025
- Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Thursday, January 8, 2026
Appointment Requirements
Candidates for appointment as resident child neurologists must have received a doctorate in medicine (M.D), doctorate in osteopathic medicine (D.O), or equivalent from an accredited medical school and be eligible to take step 3 of the USMLE or level 3 of the COMLEX.
Please Note: To understand the requirements for clinical appointment and employment at the University of Virginia Health System, it is extremely important for you to review the Requirements and Benefits of Appointment as part of the application process. It contains specific information related to appointments, contracts, stipends, and benefits.
Questions and Correspondence
All correspondence relating to applications, interviews, etc. should be directed to:
Katie Christie
Medical Education Administrator – Department of Neurology
University of Virginia Health System
P.O. Box 800394
Charlottesville, VA 22908
E-mail: mwg3uw@virginia.edu
Telephone: (434) 243-1552