Pediatric Neurology Residency Program
Program Overview
The combined Pediatric Neurology Residency Program is a five-year residency offered byÌý in Philadelphia andÌý91´óÉñ Children’s Hospital, DelawareÌýin Wilmington, Del. Most residents enter in the first year, and some transfer into later stages from other programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
- Curriculum
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Faculty & Participants
Our Residency Program
As a resident in this program, you’ll spend the first two years in general pediatrics at 91´óÉñ. In your third year, you will be mostly at TJU for adult neurolgy rotations. You will return to 91´óÉñ for child neurolgy training in fourth and fifth year.
During the residency, you’ll master six core competencies in caring for children and young adults, from birth through age 21, in accordance with ACGME requirements:
- Patient care
- Medical knowledge
- Practice-based learning and improvement
- Systems-based practice
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills and communication
At the end of the residency, you’ll be qualified to take the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology exam in neurology with special qualifications in child neurology.
This program participates in The Match.
Rotations & Electives
First Year
- Inpatient pediatrics: 8 weeks
- Inpatient hematology/oncology: 4 weeks
- ED: 4 weeks
- Newborn nursery: 2 weeks
- NICU, 2Ìýweeks of days and 2 weeks of nights
- Night floats: 4 weeks
- Development: 2 weeks
- Adolescent medicine: 2 weeks
- Y block (clinic, elective, education, etc.): 12 weeks
- Elective: 4 weeks
- Vacation: 4 weeks
Second Year
- Inpatient pediatrics: 2 weeks
- Inpatient hematology/oncology: 2 weeks
- ED: 6 weeks
- PICU: 6 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights
- Adolescent medicine: 4 weeks
- Development: 2 weeks
- Pediatric subspecialties (pulmonology, endocrinology, renal, GI): 6 weeks
- Neurology: 2 weeks
- Night float: 4 weeks
- Y block: 12 weeks
- Vacation: 4 weeks
Third Year
Peds Neuro Bootcamp: 2 weeks
Adult Neuro Bootcamp: 2 weeks
Pediatric Neurology:
- Consults: 2 weeks
- Outpatient: 2 weeks
- EEG:1 week
- Elective: 4 weeks
Adult Inpatient (6 months):
- Wards: 6 weeks
- Stroke: 4 weeks
- EMU: 4 weeks
- Neuro ICU: 2 weeks
- Headache Unit: 2 weeks
- Consults: 6 weeks (vascular & general consults)
Adult Outpatient (2 months):
- General Neurology: 1 week
- Headache clinic: 1 week
- Neuro-Oncology: 2 weeks
- Neuromuscular 2 weeks
- Neuroimmunology: 1 week
- Movement: 1 week
Fourth Year
Pediatric Neurology:
- Consults: 16 weeks
- Outpatient: 8 weeks
- Neurosurgery: 2 weeks
- Radiology: 2 weeks
- EEG:3 weeks
- Elective: 4 weeks
Adult Outpatient: (8 weeks):
- Neuropathology: 2 weeks
- Neuromuscular clinic/EMG lab: 2 weeks
- General neuro: 3 weeks
- Headache: 1 week
Fifth Year
Pediatric Neurology:
- Consults: 14 weeks
- Outpatient: 8 weeks
- Neurosurgery: 2 weeks
- Radiology: 2 weeks
- Psychiatry: 4 weeks
- EEG: 3 weeks
- Elective: 4 weeks
Adult Outpatient (8 weeks):
- Movement: 2 weeks
- Neuroimmunology: 2 weeks
- Cognitive: 2 weeks
- Epilepsy clinic: 2 weeks
Each year you will spend time in continuity clinic. During pediatric years it is included in Y block, and starting in PGY-3 year, you will have neurology continuity clinic. In the adult year, you will have one half-day session a week, in 4th and 5th year, you will have one full day a week when you are not on the inpatient consult service. During multispecialty outpatient clinic rotations at 91´óÉñ Children’s Hospital, Delaware, you’ll rotate at our satellite locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. You will have a chance to rotate through different subspecialties such as neuromuscular, epilepsy, neuroimmunology, neuro-ophthalmology, sleep, tuberous sclerosis and neurofibromatosis clinics.
Educational Conferences
- Neurology Grand Rounds, monthly
- Neuroradiology Conference, twice a month
- Neurology Case Conference, 2-3 times a month
- Neurology Journal Club, monthly
- Neurology Core Lecture Series, 3-4 times a month
- Epilepsy Care Conference, weekly
- Zambia International Case Conference, monthly
- Neo-Neuro Clinical Case Conference
Salary & Benefits
Salary
- PGY 1: $80,809.50
- PGY 2: $83,831.03
- PGY 3: $86,975.48
- PGY 4: $90,244.94
- PGY 5: $93,643.63
- PGY 6: $97,179.95
- PGY 7: $100,857.05
- PGY 8: $104,682.29
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Prescription drug coverage
- Malpractice insurance
- Mental health resources
Training at 91´óÉñ in Delaware Valley
91´óÉñ Children’s Hospital, Delaware, sits on a scenic, 300-acre estate in Wilmington’s Brandywine Valley. It’s the largest pediatric training site in our system, big enough to offer nearly every specialty, yet close-knit enough that faculty know their learners well. From the start, you’ll notice a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and curiosity.
Hospital & Training Environment
Most of your training takes place at our children’s hospital in Wilmington, a nationally recognized destination for complex pediatric care. It’s the state’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and home to a Level IV NICU, so you’ll see the full range of high-acuity cases. Families come from across the region, giving you exposure to diverse conditions and hands-on learning in a true referral hub. Take a video tour of the hospital now.Ìý
Along with 91´óÉñ, you may also spend time at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and other partner hospitals. These learning experiences bring variety in community pediatrics and patient populations you won’t see every day in Wilmington.Ìý
Living in Wilmington & Delaware Valley
Wilmington is easy to settle into. It’s affordable, manageable in size, and just a short train ride from Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are also close by. Need fresh air? The Brandywine Valley has trails, rivers, and historic gardens. Want more energy? Philly has food, arts, and sports at a world-class level. Here, you get the best of both worlds.Ìý
Research Opportunities
Research is part of the program. Some trainees work in the lab, others join clinical trials, and many focus on quality improvement. Supported by faculty mentors and dedicated resources, trainees may also present at national meetings or publish in peer-reviewed journals.Ìý
Resident & Fellow Life
Training here isn’t only about rotations and research. It’s also about having the space and support to enjoy the journey.
Community & CultureÌý|ÌýColleagues quickly become friends. Alumni talk about the camaraderie, the sense that you’re part of something bigger, and the ease of finding mentors who genuinely care.
Wellness & Support |ÌýWellness is built into the experience. From apps and peer networks to professional counseling, resources are there when you need them. There's also a free 24/7 gym on campus and regular wellness programming.
Everyday Perks |ÌýFree parking. Meals at noon conference. On-site child care center. Call rooms and quiet spaces when you need rest. These make a difference in the rhythm of daily training.
Train With Recognized Leaders
If you’re looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, 91´óÉñ Children's offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.Ìý
Meet Our Clinical Leadership
Brian White, MD
Residency Program Director
Pediatric Neurology Residency Program, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and 91´óÉñ Children’s Hospital, Delaware.
Learn More About Dr. White
Rebecca Welcher, DO
Associate Program Director
Learn More About Dr. Welcher
Meet Our Program Faculty
Meet Our Participants
- Seema Balasubramaniam, MD
- Bridget Cichon, MD
- Robert Goldberg, MD
- Joseph Gonzalez, MD
- Brittany Hornberger, MD
- Matthew Kline, DO
- Sienna McNett, MD
- Casey Toback, MD
- Lyvia Zhang, DO
Alumni
- Abdulhafeez Khair, MD — class of 2021
Private Practice - Sumair Husain, MD— class of 2022
Neurophysiology Fellowship — class of 2017
Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship, 91´óÉñ — class of 2023
Remote Neurophysiology Monitoring - Melanie Ortiz, MDÌý— class of 2023
Neonatal Neurology Fellowship, Children’s National, DC - Rebecca Welcher, DO — class of 2024
91´óÉñ Children’s Health - Amelia Ahmed, DO — class of 2024
91´óÉñ Epilepsy Fellowship - Aniela Grzezulkowska, MD — class of 2025
Neuroimmunology Fellowship, Iowa - Faith Lee, MD — class of 2026
Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship, Penn/CHOP
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Application Requirements
1.
2. Personal statement
3. Board scores
4. Three letters of recommendation
5. Dean's letter
6. Transcript
7. Curriculum vitae
8. Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification if graduated from a medical school outside the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
9. International medical graduates must have completed one year of formal training in the United States
Note: Letter from the Chairman is not required.
Questions About Applying?
Jen Hultberg
Program Coordinator
jennifer.hultberg@nemours.org