The one-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved Pediatric Epilepsy Fellowship at Dell Medical School recruits one fellow per academic year. While applications are open to both child- and adult-trained neurologists, the curriculum is heavily weighted toward pediatric epilepsy.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this fellowship, applicants must:
- Have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited residency in neurology, child neurology or neurodevelopmental disabilities by the fellowship start date.
- Be a U.S. Citizen, have an Employment Authorization Document or be eligible for a J-1 visa.
- Have completed and passed all United States Medical Licensing Examination and/or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination testing by the fellowship start date.
- Have three recommendation letters, one of which should be from the neurology program director.
Application Procedure
The program is currently interviewing for a July 1, 2026 position. We have filled our July 1, 2027 position.
The program accepts applications on a rolling basis. Please contact the program coordinator to enquire about open positions.
All applications must include:
- Three letters of recommendation minimum, one of which should be from the neurology program director or associate program director
- Up-to-date curriculum vitae
- Personal statement outlining your interest in pediatric epilepsy and future career plans
- United States Medical Licensing Examination and/or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensure Examination testing to date. USMLE 3 must be completed before fellowship can begin.
- For international graduates, a copy of a current ECFMG certificate