Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The Johns Hopkins Epilepsy Center is a NAEC Level IV center located in the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Trainees are supervised and mentored by medical school faculty in a comprehensive training program focused on the diagnosis and management of epilepsy in both adults and children. The high volume surgical program provides experience in stereo and subdural EEG, functional mapping, laser ablation, RNS and VNS. Rotations include adult and pediatric epilepsy monitoring units, routine and continuous E
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Tanya Mcdonald, PhD, MD
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Joanne Barnett
Johns Hopkins Hosp
Locations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Meyer Building Suite 2-147
600 N Wolfe St
Baltimore, MD 21287-0005
720 Rutland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21205-2196
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jan 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.