How to Apply

Applications will be accepted through The Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) (external link).

ACGME program ID: 2923185co

American Medical Association profile (external link)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Important Dates

Additional Information

• The only accepted training Visa is the J-1. McGovern Medical School does not support the H1-B Visa. For more details visit: UTHealth Office of International Affairs (external link)
• Candidates must have graduated from an approved American medical or osteopathic school or hold permanent certification by the Qualification Board of the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link) (ECFMG).
  • International Medical Graduates must be ECFMG certified PRIOR to applying to our program via ERAS.
• Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of educational background, academic performance, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores, research experience, and letters of recommendation. Applicants will be invited to interview based on this assessment.
• A personal interview is required to be considered for a residency position. Interviews take place between October and January.
• Applicants are ranked and the rank list is sent to the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).

The following materials are required for a completed application to the Child Neurology Residency Program:

1. Application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
2. Three or more letters of recommendation from faculty with whom you have worked
3. Official Medical School Transcript
4. Passing score on USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level 1

For questions, contact:

Angela Applewhite, MHS

Neurology Residency Program Coordinator