Child NeurologyNot AvailableSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of Virginia Medical Center Program

Child Neurology residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center.

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About University of Virginia Medical Center Program

ACGME code
1855131097
Program director
Kathryn Xixis
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
2
First-year spots
Applicants
167
Latest cycle
Interview rate
25.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is a not Available Child Neurology residency program in Charlottesville, Virginia, sponsored by University of Virginia Medical Center. It offers 2 first-year positions, about the same as the typical Child Neurology program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 167 applications and invited about 25.7% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Child Neurology programs, which interview about 33.7% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Child Neurology program has 17.8%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
2
Interview rate
25.7%
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Contact and location

Program director
Kathryn Xixis
Program coordinator
Katie Christie
Coordinator phone
(434) 982-3839
Program phone
(434) 246-1552
Sponsoring institution
University of Virginia Medical Center

Department of Neurology Box 800394 Charlottesville, VA 22908 Open in Google Maps

University of Virginia Medical Center Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Virginia Medical Center Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Medical Center Program IMG-friendly?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. 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 University of Virginia Medical Center Program offer?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program offers 2 first-year Child Neurology positions, and 2 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program received 167 applications and interviewed about 25.7% of applicants. The typical Child Neurology program interviews about 33.7%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Virginia 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 University of Virginia Medical Center Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. 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 University of Virginia Medical Center Program located?

University of Virginia Medical Center Program is located at Department of Neurology Box 800394 Charlottesville, VA 22908. Its sponsoring institution is University of Virginia Medical Center.

Who is the program director of University of Virginia Medical Center Program?

The program director is Kathryn Xixis. The program coordinator, Katie Christie, is the usual contact for application questions.

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