Westchester Medical Center
The Westchester Medical Center Child Neurology residency in Vahalla, NY 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
Five-year ACGME-accredited categorical child neurology residency at Westchester Medical Center/Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (Valhalla, NY), with New York Medical College faculty appointments; inaugural cohort matched in the 2026 Match. PGY-1 and PGY-2 are in the Westchester pediatrics residency, then PGY-3 combines adult neurology (six months of inpatient) and child neurology, with senior inpatient child neurology months in PGY-3 to PGY-5 and nine months of electives. Division has 13 providers and a level 4 pediatric epilepsy center with an epilepsy surgery program.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Brand new program: you would be among the earliest classes; ask how residents shape the curriculum and what they have changed.
- Level 4 pediatric epilepsy center with epilepsy surgery and EMU; mention interest in epilepsy and EEG electives.
- Child neurology senior role supervises pediatric residents and handles ED, PICU and NICU consults, with graded autonomy; ask about census and supervision.
- Nine months of electives (sleep, neurodevelopmental, neuromuscular, rehab, epilepsy surgery, research) plus half-day weekly continuity clinic.
- Holistic review with no USMLE/COMLEX cutoffs, J1 visas accepted; the program supports research, QI and medical education interests via NYMC.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Rachel Hirschberger, MD, MPH
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Westchester Medical Center Child Neurology residency at a glance
Westchester Medical Center lists its Child Neurology residency in Vahalla, New York. The directory holds 11 Child Neurology residency programs in New York, 1 of them in Vahalla and 83 across 38 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Main Residency Match. 11 Child Neurology residency programs in New York use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 83 Child Neurology residency programs nationwide share that status.
Westchester Medical Center has 4 other programs listed in Vahalla: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Pediatrics), Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Plastic Surgery. Applicants often compare these when they are interested in the same hospital or training site.
Other programs at Westchester Medical Center in Vahalla
- Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency
- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Pediatrics) fellowship
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency
- Plastic Surgery residency
Other New York cities with a listed Child Neurology residency: Bronx, Brooklyn, Buffalo, Lake Success, New York, Rochester, Stony Brook.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
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
Where is the Westchester Medical Center Child Neurology residency?
The directory places it in Vahalla, New York.
How many Child Neurology residency programs are there in New York?
This directory lists 11 in New York and 83 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Westchester Medical Center 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 Westchester Medical Center Child Neurology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 5 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Westchester Medical Center Child Neurology residency offer?
The directory records 2 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Westchester Medical Center 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.