Application

POSITIONS

We are currently recruiting for 1 Pediatric Epilepsy Fellow to start in July 2026.

PREREQUISITES FOR FELLOWSHIP

To be considered, the applicant must have the following:

  1. The applicant must have completed an accredited residency in Neurology or Child Neurology by the beginning of the fellowship program.
  2. The applicant must be board certified in Child Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or must be board eligible to sit for the ABPN examination during the first year of fellowship training.
  3. The applicant must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or hold a J-1 visa. No other visas are accepted.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

We accept applications until January 31st through the online Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). 

Our ERAS number is 1844918005

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

  • Online application through ERAS.
  • CV
  • Personal Statement (one page maximum) 
    • This should detail your motivation for choosing pediatric epilepsy and your future career plans.
  • Copy of USMLE/COMLEX Score (1,2, and 3) Reports
  • Medical School Transcript.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation that should include letter from the following individuals:
    • A member of the Division of Pediatric Neurology at your residency training institution
    • Residency Program Director or Department Chair.

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES

International Medical Graduates must meet the following requirements in addition to the above:

  1. Copy of green card, visa (J-1 only) or documentation of U.S. citizenship. The University of Utah GME Office requires that International Medical Graduates hold a J-1 visa before the MATCH deadline. Pediatric Epilepsy is not allowed to rank a foreign medical graduate unless they hold a J-1 visa. If you have questions about this requirement, please contact our Graduate Medical Education Office at 801-581-2401.
  2. Valid ECFMG certificate with Clinical Skills Assessment certification.
  3. Evidence of a minimum of 6 months of some type of clinical experience in the United States in an academic affiliated hospital as evidenced by two letters of recommendation from physicians with some type of academic affiliation with whom they have worked.

*All documents above must be submitted through ERAS.

FELLOWSHIP MATCH

We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) for the selection of first-year fellows.

Applicants apply directly to the department and register with the NRMP. Our program code is 1732184F1. 

INTERVIEW DAY

For the Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship interview process, a comprehensive two-hour block schedule is planned, covering interviews with the Program Director, Pediatric Epilepsy Faculty, and staff.

Upon being chosen for an interview, you will work with the Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship coordinator to schedule your interview.  Thalamus, a GME interview management platform, will be utilized for the scheduling process. All interviews will be conducted virtually throughout the recruitment season.

Detailed information regarding interview logistics and necessary materials will be provided well in advance of your interview date.

SAMPLE VIRTUAL SCHEDULE 

AFTERNOON SESSION (MST)

  • 1:00 PM -  Program Overview
    1:30 PM - Program Director Interview
    2:00 PM - Nurse Manager Interview
    2:30 PM - Faculty Interview
    3:00 PM - Faculty Interview
    3:30 PM - Closing Remarks
     

Contact Us

EDUCATION ENTERPRISE

PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY FELLOWSHIP

CONTACT US

Phone: 801-662-5700

Email: Ped.Education@hsc.utah.edu