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Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program

Child Neurology residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital.

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About Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program

ACGME code
1853821092
Program director
Margie Ream
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
5
First-year spots
Applicants
214
Latest cycle
Interview rate
35.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
13%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program is a university Based Child Neurology residency program in Columbus, Ohio, sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital. It offers 5 first-year positions, higher than the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 214 applications and invited about 35.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Child Neurology interview rate of 33.7%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 13% of current residents, compared with a median of 17.8% across Child Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
5
Interview rate
35.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates52%
  • US DO graduates35%
  • US IMGs4%
  • Non-US IMGs9%

Demographics

  • Women78%
  • Men22%
  • White78%
  • Asian13%
  • Hispanic or Latino9%
  • Other4%

Contact and location

Program director
Margie Ream
Program coordinator
Ashley Pinkerman
Coordinator phone
(614) 722-4625
Sponsoring institution
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Division of Neurology, FOB4 700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205 Open in Google Maps

Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program: frequently asked questions

Does Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program IMG-friendly?

About 13% of residents at Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program offer?

Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program offers 5 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 5 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program?

Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program received 214 applications and interviewed about 35.5% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State 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 Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program located?

Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program is located at Division of Neurology, FOB4 700 Children's Drive Columbus, OH 43205. Its sponsoring institution is Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Who is the program director of Nationwide Children's Hospital/Ohio State University Program?

The program director is Margie Ream. The program coordinator, Ashley Pinkerman, is the usual contact for application questions.

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