Phoenix Children's Hospital Program
About This Program
Our program offers robust, comprehensive, child neurology training and EEG interpretation. Unique aspects include dedicated procedural training and clinical neurophysiology elective. We offer protected didactics, longitudinal board prep review, and opportunities for teaching, mentorship and leadership, as well as community based educational and advocacy participation. We serve diverse patient populations, including Hispanic, Native American and refugee populations. Our program has a 100% board p
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kavitha T Karnik, MD
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Rachel Anderson
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Locations
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Graduate Medical Education
1919 E Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85016-7710
350 W Thomas Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85013-6604
2601 E Roosevelt St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
* PGY-1 Reserved Positions for Entering Students
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Major medical for residents
Salary Compensation
Year 3 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 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.