Child NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program

Child Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.

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About Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program

ACGME code
1852421051
Program director
Miya Bernson-Leung
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
224
Latest cycle
Interview rate
30.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Boston, Massachusetts, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital. It offers 6 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 224 applications and invited about 30.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Child Neurology interview rate of 33.7%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
30.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates80%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs15%

Demographics

  • Women60%
  • Men40%
  • White65%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American10%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native5%

Contact and location

Program director
Miya Bernson-Leung
Program coordinator
Jacquelyn Crombie
Coordinator phone
(617) 355-7244
Program phone
(617) 355-7819
Sponsoring institution
Boston Children's Hospital

Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Fegan 11 Boston, MA 02115 Open in Google Maps

Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program: frequently asked questions

Does Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Child Neurology program has 17.8% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program offer?

Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program offers 6 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program received 224 applications and interviewed about 30.4% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program located?

Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program is located at Children's Hospital 300 Longwood Ave Fegan 11 Boston, MA 02115. Its sponsoring institution is Boston Children's Hospital.

Who is the program director of Boston Children’s Hospital/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program?

The program director is Miya Bernson-Leung. The program coordinator, Jacquelyn Crombie, is the usual contact for application questions.

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