Child NeurologyCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program

Child Neurology residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital.

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About Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1851922096
Program director
Tyler Allison
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
172
Latest cycle
Interview rate
33.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
14.3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program is a community-based university affiliated Child Neurology residency program in Kansas City, Missouri, sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 172 applications and invited about 33.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Child Neurology interview rate of 33.7%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 14.3% 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
33.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates57%
  • US DO graduates29%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Contact and location

Program director
Tyler Allison
Program coordinator
Ty Moore
Coordinator phone
(816) 983-6487
Program phone
(816) 302-3331
Sponsoring institution
Children's Mercy Hospital

Children's Mercy, Neurology Division 2401 Gillham Road Kansas City, MO 64108 Open in Google Maps

Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center 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 Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

About 14.3% of residents at Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center 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 Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program offer?

Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program offers 3 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program?

Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program received 172 applications and interviewed about 33.7% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center 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 Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center 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 Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program located?

Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program is located at Children's Mercy, Neurology Division 2401 Gillham Road Kansas City, MO 64108. Its sponsoring institution is Children's Mercy Hospital.

Who is the program director of Children's Mercy Hospital/University of Kansas Medical Center Program?

The program director is Tyler Allison. The program coordinator, Ty Moore, is the usual contact for application questions.

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