Specialty-specific review for Child Neurology (Child Neuro) applicants. Matched applicants averaged Step 2 CK 248. We help you meet that bar.
The patterns reviewers flag most often when screening Child Neurology candidates.
Underestimating the need for a child neurology sub-I or rotation
Missing letter from a child neurologist
Vague personal statement that could describe general pediatrics
Short rank list given only 78 programs nationally
Not demonstrating awareness of the research focus common in academic child neurology programs
Child neurology or pediatric neuroscience research
Letter from a child neurologist or pediatric neurologist
Specific pediatric neurological case motivating specialty choice
Sub-I or rotation performance in child neurology
Long-term career commitment to underserved pediatric neurological care
Three concrete moves we'll work through with you, drawn from current NRMP / Charting Outcomes data.
Apply to all 78 child neurology programs; with only 195 positions and a 94.9% fill rate in 2025, every program interview matters.
Use all 3 signals for your top programs — child neurology has the second-smallest signal allocation in ERAS.
Complete a child neurology rotation and include a specific case involving a pediatric seizure disorder or neurodevelopmental condition to differentiate your statement.
We'll pair you with a reviewer who's served on Child Neurology selection committees. Your personal statement, CV, and signal strategy — line-edited against the bar above.
Data sourced from NRMP / AAMC, NRMP / AAMC. Match year 2025.