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Johns Hopkins University Program

Child Neurology residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

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About Johns Hopkins University Program

ACGME code
1852321027
Program director
Eric Kossoff
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
161
Latest cycle
Interview rate
27.3%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
9%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Johns Hopkins University Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Baltimore, Maryland, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 161 applications and invited about 27.3% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

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 visas.

Residents work about 68 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
27.3%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates91%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs9%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White73%
  • Asian36%

Contact and location

Program director
Eric Kossoff
Program coordinator
Sandra Vieyra
Coordinator phone
(667) 306-6328
Program phone
(410) 955-4259
Sponsoring institution
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

David Rubenstein Child Health Building Suite 2158 200 North Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21287 Open in Google Maps

Johns Hopkins University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Johns Hopkins University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Johns Hopkins University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Johns Hopkins University Program IMG-friendly?

About 9% of residents at Johns Hopkins University 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 visas.

How many residency positions does Johns Hopkins University Program offer?

Johns Hopkins University Program offers 4 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Johns Hopkins University Program?

Johns Hopkins University Program received 161 applications and interviewed about 27.3% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Johns Hopkins University Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Johns Hopkins University 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 Johns Hopkins University Program located?

Johns Hopkins University Program is located at David Rubenstein Child Health Building Suite 2158 200 North Wolfe Street Baltimore, MD 21287. Its sponsoring institution is Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of Johns Hopkins University Program?

The program director is Eric Kossoff. The program coordinator, Sandra Vieyra, is the usual contact for application questions.

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