Medical College of Georgia
The Medical College of Georgia Child Neurology residency in Augusta, GA 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
The MCG Child Neurology Residency, within the Department of Neurology at Augusta University, has a specific emphasis on epilepsy, with faculty involved in research and resident involvement encouraged. The department accepts one candidate every other year. Training (ABPN-certified) requires a year of adult neurology, a year of child neurology, a year of neuropathology, child psychiatry, EEG, EMG, neuroradiology and neuroscience electives, and two years of general pediatrics. Accepts MD, DO and ECFMG applicants.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Epilepsy is the stated emphasis: ask about the inpatient epilepsy monitoring service and epilepsy conference, and mention epilepsy interest.
- Very small program (one candidate every other year): ask how individual mentorship and research involvement work.
- PGY-3 is mainly adult neurology (stroke, neurointensive care, sleep/epilepsy/movement clinics); PGY-4/5 mainly child neurology with consult, EMU, ICU and outpatient rotations.
- Electives available in neuro-oncology, genetics, EEG, EMG, movement disorders, neuro-ophthalmology, sleep and child psychiatry.
- Didactics include neurology boot camp, weekly lecture series, pediatric grand rounds, stroke and epilepsy conferences.
- Applicants are told to contact the program director early; a first-attempt USMLE Step 1 pass is required.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Address
- Neurology Residency Program, MCG Wellstar, BA-3410
- eblack2@augusta.edu
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?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Medical College of Georgia Child Neurology 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 Medical College of Georgia Child Neurology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is Not stated; includes 2 years general pediatrics plus neurology training. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Medical College of Georgia Child Neurology 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 Medical College of Georgia Child Neurology 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.