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University of Louisville School of Medicine Program

Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Louisville, KY(Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area Metro)
9
Positions
#41
Specialty Rank
$61,868
PGY1 Salary
35.7%
IMG %
#41
Child neurology Ranking
49th Percentile
Top 51% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1852021103
NRMP Code:
1217185C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
60

Contact Information

Christopher R Barton
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
6/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
2.30

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
21
0
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
45%
0

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We have an integrated child neurology curriculum with exposure to every major child neurology subspecialty, track programs integrated with pediatrics including education, global health, research and advocacy, as well as a robust educational system with weekly PD led board review during the PGY3-5 years, simulations, and access to pediatric department fellow programs.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

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

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$61,868
PGY-1
$64,180
PGY-2
$66,252
PGY-3
$69,245
PGY-4
$72,601
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Available, Not Paid By Institution

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Louisville, KY
Metropolitan Area
Louisville, KY Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East South Central
Metropolitan Population
4,502,935

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
96(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$274K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.2K/mo
Median Household Income
$38K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
22.8%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
4,502,935
Median Age
26 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.24
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
76°F
Winter
46°F
Sunny Days
270 days
Precipitation
49"
Humidity
51%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.78
Restaurant Meal
10.08
Gas (per gallon)
$3.11
Gym Membership
37

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$61,868
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$64,446
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1852021103
NRMP Code:
1217185C0
Total Positions:
9
Interviews:
60
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Christopher R Barton
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
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:
1217185C0, 1217185R0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Norton Children's Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Norton Children's Hospital
Contact Person:
Julie Armstron
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
90

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
210
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
35.7%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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