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Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program

Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Columbus, OH(Columbus, OH MSA Metro)
15
Positions
#8
Specialty Rank
$72,547
PGY1 Salary
15.8%
IMG %
#8
Child neurology Ranking
91st Percentile
Top 9% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1853821092
NRMP Code:
1351185C1
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
63

Contact Information

Margie A Ream
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.4
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
1.70

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
28
Non-Physician Staff:
15
Part-Time Physicians:
4
Female Faculty:
54.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

NCH is a top 10 children's hospital with a USNWR top 10 child neurology program. We offer primary and tertiary child neurology care to a large population from Ohio and surrounding states. As an institution we pride ourselves in our commitment to quality improvement, research, teaching and family centered care provided by a large and diverse faculty. We offer a variety of fellowships and support the ABPN research pathway.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • On-site child care
  • Moving allowance
  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Required

Duration

999 weeks

Salary Progression

$72,547
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$72,547
PGY-3
$74,465
PGY-4
$77,416
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Columbus, OH
Metropolitan Area
Columbus, OH MSA
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
11,774,683

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
83(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$211K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.0K/mo
Median Household Income
$68K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
15.8%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
11,774,683
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.6
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
10.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
73°F
Winter
33°F
Sunny Days
208 days
Precipitation
45"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.09
Restaurant Meal
9.1
Gas (per gallon)
$3.19
Gym Membership
40

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$72,547
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$87,406
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1853821092
NRMP Code:
1351185C1
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
63
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Margie A Ream
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1351185C0, 1351185C1

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Nicole Norris
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
15.8%
IMG Classification
MODERATE

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
21.1%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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