Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Child Neurology Residency Program at Saint Louis University is a three-year accredited program designed for physicians aiming for certification in neurology with a focus on child neurology. It integrates two categorical residents yearly from the Pediatric Residency Program, thus preparing them for a variety of pediatric neurologic diseases. With a dedication to teaching and mentoring, faculty provide an inclusive environment fostering independent clinical practice post-graduation. The program emphasizes rigorous training infused with opportunities for personal development and work-life balance.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Child Neurology Residency Program at Saint Louis University does not explicitly mention its IMG friendliness in the provided text. There is no reference to 'International Medical Graduates,' 'IMG applicants,' or related terms. However, it accepts residents who have completed a PGY1 position in the Pediatric Residency Program, which could be an indicator of acceptance of international graduates. Additional research would be required to confirm the specific IMG policies.
Categorical Positions
2
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program accepts two categorical residents each year.
Program Website
Address
Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, 1402 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63104.
Program Director
Deepa Arun, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The exact number of residents currently enrolled in the PGY-1 year of the Child Neurology Residency Program is not specified in the text, thus remains unknown. Similar ambiguity surrounds the total number of residents, leaving this as 'unknown.'
PGY-1 MD
The current year data is not provided in the text for the number of PGY-1 MD residents in the Child Neurology Residency Program, leading to the assumption being 'unknown.'
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Our three-year categorical program is accredited by the ACGME and offers comprehensive clinical training. Our program accepts two categorical residents each year using the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Through our partnership with the Saint Louis University Pediatric Residency Program, residents who match into our program will automatically earn a PGY1 position in the Pediatric Residency Program. During the residents two years of training in the Saint Louis University Pediatric Residency Program, residents learn to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurologic diseases affecting a diverse pediatric population.
Application
The program accepts two categorical residents each year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Those who match into the program will automatically earn a PGY1 position in the Pediatric Residency Program. Details about specific application requirements and deadlines are not found in the provided text.
# of Locations
At least two hospital locations as residents will be training at Saint Louis University and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
SLU’s subspecialty child neurology residency is a three-year program that qualifies a physician for certification in neurology with special competence in child neurology.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Three years.
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Alumni
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Comprehensive clinical training, automatic PGY1 position in Pediatric Residency Program, eligibility for board examinations in neurology and pediatrics.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation