Programs/Child neurology/Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington Program
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Child neurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Wilmington, DE(Lovington, DE Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#68
Specialty Rank
$76,642
PGY1 Salary
40.0%
IMG %
#68
Child neurology Ranking
15th Percentile
Top 85% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854118042
- NRMP Code:
- 1654185C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 15
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 38.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 30%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
5 year Child Neurology residency sponsored by SKMC/TJU's partnership with Nemours Children's Health Wilmington, Delaware. Program comprises 2 years general pediatrics and 3 years neurology (data presented above apply to PGY3-5 in neurology). Exposure to a diverse population and comprehensive treatment strategies for many neurologic diagnoses, especially epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, immune-mediated and genetic encephalopathies, headache, and others.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$76,642
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$76,642
PGY-3
$79,708
PGY-4
$82,896
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 98(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $308K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $59K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 20.7%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 993,635
- Median Age
- 48 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.26
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 6.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
78°F
Winter
48°F
Sunny Days
249 days
Precipitation
51"
Humidity
73%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.87
Restaurant Meal
10.32
Gas (per gallon)
$3.18
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1854118042
- NRMP Code:
- 1654185C0
- Total Positions:
- 6
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Brian White
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/13/2026 - 9/21/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1654185C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Nemours Children's Health Wilmington
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Nemours Children's Health Wilmington
- Contact Person:
- Jennifer Hultberg
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 2
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:2PGY-2:2PGY-3:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 20
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
- IMG Percentage
- 40.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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