Child Neurology Residency Sample Schedule

Review the sample morning and afternoon interview schedules below. Group 1 includes applicants 1–4, and Group 2 includes applicants 5–8. Interview assignments are listed after the schedules. Each interview lasts 20 minutes.

Morning Interview Schedule

Morning activities for all applicants
Time Activity
7:30–8:15 a.m. Morning report
8:15–8:45 a.m. Program overview and questions and answers
8:45–8:50 a.m. Break
8:50–9:10 a.m. Pediatrics program overview
9:10–9:20 a.m. Break

Group 1: Applicants 1–4

Morning schedule for Group 1
Time Activity
9:20–9:40 a.m. Interview 1
9:40–10:00 a.m. Interview 2
10:00–10:10 a.m. Break
10:10–10:30 a.m. Interview 3
10:30–10:50 a.m. Interview 4
10:50–11:05 a.m. Break
11:05–11:30 a.m. Division chief small group
11:30–11:50 a.m. Small group with the Ohio State University program director, associate program director and resident
11:50 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Break
12:10–1:20 p.m. Tour and introduction to Columbus with neurology residents
1:20–1:30 p.m. Wrap-up with all applicants

Group 2: Applicants 5–8

Morning schedule for Group 2
Time Activity
9:20–10:30 a.m. Tour and introduction to Columbus with neurology residents
10:30–10:40 a.m. Break
10:40–11:05 a.m. Division chief small group
11:05–11:25 a.m. Small group with the Ohio State University program director, associate program director and resident
11:25–11:50 a.m. Break
11:50 a.m.–12:10 p.m. Interview 1
12:10–12:30 p.m. Interview 2
12:30–12:40 p.m. Break
12:40–1:00 p.m. Interview 3
1:00–1:20 p.m. Interview 4
1:20–1:30 p.m. Wrap-up with all applicants

Afternoon Interview Schedule

Afternoon activities for all applicants
Time Activity
11:00–11:35 a.m. Program overview and questions and answers
11:35–11:55 a.m. Pediatrics program overview
11:55 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Break
12:00–12:45 p.m. Noon report
12:45–12:55 p.m. Break

Group 1: Applicants 1–4

Schedule timing under review: The sample lists overlapping times for the afternoon break, tour and wrap-up. Confirm the final schedule with the program.

Afternoon schedule for Group 1
Time Activity
12:55–1:15 p.m. Interview 1
1:15–1:35 p.m. Interview 2
1:35–1:45 p.m. Break
1:45–2:05 p.m. Interview 3
2:05–2:25 p.m. Interview 4
2:25–2:40 p.m. Break. The sample labels this as 10 minutes, although the listed times span 15 minutes.
2:40–3:05 p.m. Division chief small group
3:05–3:25 p.m. Small group with the Ohio State University program director, associate program director and resident
3:25–3:45 p.m. Break
3:30–5:00 p.m. Tour and introduction to Columbus with neurology residents. The sample labels this as 70 minutes, although the listed times span 90 minutes.
4:55–5:00 p.m. Wrap-up with all applicants

Group 2: Applicants 5–8

Afternoon schedule for Group 2
Time Activity
12:55–2:05 p.m. Tour and introduction to Columbus with neurology residents
2:05–2:15 p.m. Break
2:15–2:40 p.m. Division chief small group
2:40–3:00 p.m. Small group with the Ohio State University program director, associate program director and resident
3:00–3:25 p.m. Break
3:25–3:45 p.m. Interview 1
3:45–4:05 p.m. Interview 2
4:05–4:15 p.m. Break
4:15–4:35 p.m. Interview 3
4:35–4:55 p.m. Interview 4
4:55–5:00 p.m. Wrap-up with all applicants

Interview Assignments

Find your applicant number below to see your assignment for each interview. These assignments apply to both morning and afternoon schedules. “Neuro 1,” “Neuro 2” and “Neuro 3” identify neurology interviewers. “Peds APD” means pediatrics associate program director.

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Assignments by interview and applicant number
Interview Applicant 1 or 5 Applicant 2 or 6 Applicant 3 or 7 Applicant 4 or 8
Interview 1 Neuro 1 Peds APD Neuro 2 Neuro 3
Interview 2 Neuro 3 Neuro 1 Peds APD Neuro 2
Interview 3 Neuro 2 Neuro 3 Neuro 1 Peds APD
Interview 4 Peds APD Neuro 2 Neuro 3 Neuro 1

Small-Group Sessions

Small-group sessions introduce applicants to faculty members and their work. The sample schedule notes that Anne Connolly meets with all applicants.

Resident Social Events

  • Meet with neurology residents the night before your interview.
  • You may attend the pediatrics resident event on the night of your interview or on a different date.

Camera Guidance

  • Camera off: Morning report and the tour and introduction to Columbus.
  • Camera on: Program overview and questions and answers, faculty small groups, interviews and wrap-up.

Second-Look Visit

Sample second-look itinerary
Time Activity
9:30 a.m. Meet in the hospital lobby
9:30–10:30 a.m. Hospital tour, ending with an FOB tour
10:30–10:45 a.m. Break
10:45–11:45 a.m. Pharmacy tasting
11:45 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Break
12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch with residents