Child NeurologyUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program

Child Neurology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

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About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program

ACGME code
1854121041
Program director
Sudha Kessler
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
243
Latest cycle
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sponsored by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 243 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 9% 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 70 hours a week in their first year.

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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
7
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs6%

Demographics

  • Women80%
  • Men20%
  • White71%
  • Asian20%
  • Black or African American9%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%

Contact and location

Program director
Sudha Kessler
Program coordinator
Ashley Rees-Jones
Coordinator phone
(215) 590-1722
Program phone
(267) 844-3131
Sponsoring institution
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

3400 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19104 Open in Google Maps

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program: frequently asked questions

Does Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 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 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 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 Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program offer?

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program offers 7 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Child Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program located?

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program is located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19104. Its sponsoring institution is Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Who is the program director of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Program?

The program director is Sudha Kessler. The program coordinator, Ashley Rees-Jones, is the usual contact for application questions.