Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University
The Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Neurodevelopmental Disabilities residency in Washington, DC is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Children's National neurodevelopmental disabilities training program with a four-year fellowship for pediatric graduates, a one-year fellowship for child neurology graduates, and an integrated residency pathway that is not currently recruiting. The curriculum covers inpatient and outpatient adult and child neurology, dedicated NDD clinics, psychiatry, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation and transitions of care.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Electives include neurogenetics, neuroradiology, neuropsychology and community-based care; didactics are shared with the child neurology residency and include LEND programming.
- Scholarly work spans clinical research, quality improvement, educational scholarship and advocacy, with mentorship throughout training.
- Application processes vary by pathway and applicants contact the program director directly; the one-year child neurology fellowship is offered outside the NRMP match; J-1 sponsorship is available and H-1B is considered case by case.
- Contract benefits include 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a program that requires no non-compete.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Sinan Turnacioglu, MD
- Program coordinator
- Kiara Aviles
- Associate Director, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency
- Rebecca Lane, MD
- Address
- 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20010
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
Compare nearby options
Other programs at Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Neurodevelopmental Disabilities residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Neurodevelopmental Disabilities residency?
This directory has no verified length for this program. The official program page states it.
How many positions does the Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Neurodevelopmental Disabilities residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the Children's National Medical Center/George Washington University Neurodevelopmental Disabilities residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.