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Residents in the Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Residency program receive unique training that combines two years of pediatric training with neurodevelopmental disabilities training.

Neurodevelopment Disabilities Residency Curriculum

Upon completion of the Neurodevelopment Disabilities Residency Program, physicians are eligible for board certification in Pediatrics, Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology, and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities.

Training Overview

Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Adult Neurology 12 Months
Clinical 18 Months
Basic and Clinical Science 18 Months
Time in Training 4 Years
Board Certifications Pediatrics, Neurology and Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

 

Sample Schedule

1st Year - PGY-3
July Adult Neurology Consults
August Adult Neurology Consults
September Adult Neurology Consults
October Adult Neurology Consults
November  Adult Neurology Consults/Inpatient Team 
December Adult Neurology Inpatient Team
January  Adult Neurology Outpatient
February Adult Neurology Outpatient
March Adult Neurology Outpatient
April Child Neurology Consults 
May Child Neurology Consults
June Child Neurology Outpatient
2nd Year - PGY-4
July Neuroanatomy
August Neuroanatomy
September EEG
October EMG
November Neuroradiology
December Child Neurology Consults
January Child NeurologyConsults
February Adult Neurology Elective
March Complex Care Inpatient Team
April Developmental Outpatient
May Child Neurology Elective
June Developmental Elective
3rd Year - PGY-5
July Child Neurology Consults
August Complex Care Inpatient Team
September Child Psychiatry
October Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
November Neurosurgery
December Developmental Outpatient
January Developmental Outpatient
February Child Neurology Outpatient
March Child Neurology Outpatient
April Child Neurology Outpatient
May Adult Neurology Elective
June Child Neurology Elective
4th Year - PGY-6
July Child Neurology Consults
August Complex Care Inpatient Team
September Behavioral Pediatrics
October Behavioral Pediatrics
November Behavioral Pediatrics
December Behavioral Pediatrics
January Developmental Outpatient
February Child Neurology Outpatient
March Child Neurology Outpatient
April Developmental Outpatient
May Adult Neurology Elective
June Developmental Elective

 

Institutions

  • Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health
  • Indiana University Health University Hospital
  • Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital
  • Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • Eskenazi Hospital (formerly William M. Wishard Memorial Hospital)

Vacation Time

All PGY-3s and above will receive four seven-day weeks free from their training responsibilities. This consists of 20 weekdays and 8 weekend days. It is strongly suggested that the resident take vacation time during electives or outpatient rotations. The resident must request time off in advance through Medhub and obtain Program Director's authorization.