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University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Child neurologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Charlottesville, VA(Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Area Metro)
6
Positions
#37
Specialty Rank
$69,131
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#37
Child neurology Ranking
54th Percentile
Top 46% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1855131097
NRMP Code:
1737185C0
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30

Contact Information

Kathryn Leigh I
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
65
Max Hours on Duty:
30
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
Yes
Faculty Ratio:
6.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
40
Non-Physician Staff:
5
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
30.8%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
20%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

We offer a 5-year University of Virginia program that includes all of the required training in pediatrics and neurology.

Program Offers & Benefits

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

Educational Opportunities

  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$69,131
PGY-1
$63,650
PGY-2
$69,131
PGY-3
$71,870
PGY-4
$74,725
PGY-5

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance: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
Charlottesville, VA
Metropolitan Area
Charlottesville, VA Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
Metropolitan Population
8,624,511

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
88(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$375K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.5K/mo
Median Household Income
$73K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
25.7%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
8,624,511
Median Age
43 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.5
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
88°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
286 days
Precipitation
60"
Humidity
68%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.22
Restaurant Meal
14.5
Gas (per gallon)
$4.47
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$69,131
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$78,558
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1855131097
NRMP Code:
1737185C0
Total Positions:
6
Interviews:
30
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kathryn Leigh I
Program Website:
Visit Website

Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/31/2026
Interview Period:
10/1/2026 - 1/20/2027
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:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1737185C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Virginia Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Virginia Medical Center
Contact Person:
Katie F Christie
Contact Email:
[email protected]

Program Size by Year

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

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
No
Paid Leave Days:
14

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
3 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

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