Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program
About This Program
The Neurology program at Children's Hospital of Michigan at the Detroit Medical Center is ranked among America's best in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-25 Best Children's Hospitals rankings. Home to some of the nations leading authorities on pediatric neurological diseases, the Department of Neurology at the Childrens Hospital of Michigan is a world-class clinical program providing expert neurological care and resident training. Children and families travel to the Children's Hospital of Michiga
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Carla R Watson, MD
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Primary Program Contact
Jacqueline Taylor
Children's Hosp Michigan
Locations
Children's Hospital of Michigan
Neurology
Detroit, MI 48201
3990 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
4646 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201-1932
4201 St Antoine Blvd
Detroit, MI 48201
3990 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
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
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)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
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 Positions Not Offered
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
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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 3 through Year 5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 90 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.