Residency in Child Neurology at Cohen Children’s Medical Center
It is an exciting time to begin a career in child neurology. As innovations in technology continue to advance, more children with neurologic disorders are being diagnosed and cured faster than ever before. At Cohen Children’s Medical Center, we recognize the growing need for experienced and compassionate child neurologists who are committed to the wellness of children and their developing minds.
The goal of our child neurology residency program is to provide well-rounded training in care of acute and chronic neurologic conditions, and help our residents flourish into successful academicians, researchers and clinicians.
Program details:
- We offer categorical positions each year and reserved positions when available. The categorical positions offer pediatric training in an outstanding pediatric residency.
- The neurology component includes two years of child neurology and one year of adult neurology. Adult neurology rotations are split over PGY4 and PGY5.
- Training sites include Northwell Health Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
- We are a level IV NAEC center and have a diverse faculty that holds many subspecialty interests.
Why Cohen Children’s?
Cohen Children’s Medical Center is the largest freestanding pediatric hospital in the New York metropolitan region. Our pediatric hospital has been consistently ranked among the top 50 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report in eight subspecialties, including pediatric neurology and neurosurgery.
Catering to a diverse patient population from the Queens and Long Island communities, we offer an unmatchable clinical experience. Excellent research opportunities exist under the guidance of internationally renowned leadership and resources like the Feinstein Institute of Medical Research.
Cohen Children’s is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to meet the special needs of children, from premature babies to adolescents.
Application process
Applicants interested in the child neurology training program at Cohen Children’s Medical Center should apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). You must be registered at the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Specialties Matching Service to be considered for the Match.
Essential application information includes:
- Universal application
- Personal statement
- At least three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from your residency program director. Letters of recommendation must be less than six (6) months old.
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Letter of recommendation for medical school dean
- Medical school transcript
Only completed applications with all supporting documentation will be reviewed.
Faculty
Program Director
Shefali Nakul Karkare, MD
Additional faculty
Sanjeev Vithal Kothare, MD
Co-Director - Pediatric Sleep Program/Neurology,CCMC,
Director - Pediatric Neurology Service Line, , Director - Pediatric Neurology, CCMC,
Joseph Maytal, MD
Zipora Fefer, MD
Rose Marrie Yu Sy-Kho, MD
Avy Ronay, MD
Ivan Mark Pavkovic, MD
Emma Cecilia Laureta, MD
Fast facts
AGME accredited: Yes
Residents per year: Two
Duration: Three years
Postgraduate training required: Two years general pediatrics, or one year general pediatrics + one year neuroscience research
Neuroscientist research track: Yes
U.S. citizenship required: No
Salary
Benefits include: Health and dental insurance, 14 days paid vacation + six personal days, meal allowance and generous educational/CME stipend
Learn more about Graduate Medical Education (GME) at Northwell Health.
Our residents
Current residents
Yash Shah
Maria ElHallal
Padma Eksambe
Annie Hong
Danielle Brigham
Past residents
Graduation Year: 2013
Name: Gabrielle Chassagne
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology (Albert Einstein)
Current Position: Attending Epileptologist, NYU Winthrop
Graduation Year: 2014
Name: Cimy Jacob
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology
Current Position: Private Practice
Graduation Year: 2014
Name: Simona Proteasa
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology
Current Position: Current fellow in epilepsy at Methodist Hospital
Graduation Year: 2015
Name: Nagma Dalvi
Fellowship: Neuro-oncology (Memorial Sloan Ketetring)
Current Position: Attending, DuPont Children’s Hospital
Graduation Year: 2015
Name: Lines Vargas
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology (Albert Einstein)
Current Position: Attending Epileptologist, University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine for Neurology
Graduation Year: 2016
Name: Elizabeth Ng
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology (Stony Brook Medical Center)
Current Position: Attending Epileptologist (Connecticut Children’s Hospital)
Graduation Year: 2016
Name: Elizabeth Ng
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology (Stony Brook Medical Center)
Current Position: Attending Epileptologist (Connecticut Children’s Hospital)
Graduation Year: 2017
Name: Mariana Grossi
Fellowship: Clinical Neurophysiology (Albert Einstein)
Current Position: Attending Epileptologist, NYU Langone Hospital
Graduation Year: 2018
Name: Kevin Gurcharran
Fellowship: Pediatric Epilepsy/EEG, Weill Cornell
Current Position: Attending Epileptologist, Weill Cornell Medical Center
Graduation Year: 2018
Name: Minal Doshi
Fellowship: Epilepsy/EEG fellowship, Northwell Health
Graduation Year: 2018
Name: Joshua Kim
Fellowship: Pediatric Epilepsy/EEG, Weill Cornell Medical Center
