Child Neurology Residency Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the neurology team arranged at Children’s National Hospital?
We have four services at Children’s National – a ward service, a consult service, a PICU service and a NICU service. Each team has their own set of fellows and resident taking care of patients. All services have attendings that are specifically involved in the clinical care of these patients along with research in these areas. Adult neurology rotators from The George Washington University Medical Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital help cover all of these services along with other local training programs including Walter Reed Medical Center and Howard University Hospital.
Where is the adult neurology portion of the training completed?
Residents complete their adult neurology year at The George Washington University Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center or Veteran's Affairs, all of which have excellent reputations and provide strong training in the basics of neuroanatomy and adult neurologic disorders.
What is the board pass rate for graduates from Children’s National Hospital?
We have a 99% percent board pass rate for more than a decade. To help continue this trend, in addition to strong clinical rotations and didactics, there is regular neurology board review throughout your training and lecture topics are matched to the ABPN board topics by percentage.
How many neurology beds are there?
Children’s National is a 303-bed free-standing hospital with a dedicated 25-bed neurology floor, including 17 video EEG beds, along with a 54-bed NICU and 35-bed PICU.
How busy is the inpatient ward service?
We have a busy inpatient ward service with a maximum census of 25 patients, however on average you should expect 8-15 patients on the neurology service each day.
Where can I find more information on the hospital's history and about Washington, D.C.?
Children's National Hospital has an impactful history in the surrounding D.C. area.
How many elective months are given to trainees in child neurology?
There are 12 months of electives for trainees. One to two months are used in the PGY-3 year while on adult neurology, and typically 2 weeks are taken for a pediatric neurology subspecialty outpatient elective. Ten weeks are used in the PGY-4 year for further development of career interests and are chosen by the trainee. Most residents choose to complete a month of EEG and start an IRB submission for research. Some electives are also used in both PGY-4 and 5 years to rotate through our subspecialty and general child neurology outpatient clinics both at the hospital and in our outpatient facilities in the Maryland region.
Children's National Hospital boasts a multitude of multidisciplinary clinics as well that residents learn from including areas like white matter disorders, neuromuscular, neuro-immunology, headache, stroke, neurofibromatosis, brain tumors, neonatal brain injury, neurogenetics and neuro-ophthalmology, among others.