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Child Neurology

"Pediatric neurologists are very patient, caring individuals, who spend most of their time with children who suffer from diseases of the nervous system. These problems can range from benign headaches, seizures, that disappear in late childhood, and attention-deficit-disorder to severe and progressively fatal diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy, progressive seizure disorders such as infantile spasms and tuberous sclerosis, and various congenital brain malformations such as Dandy-Walker syndrome and pachygyria. Their careful examination skills help to find focal deficits, leading to quicker diagnosis and appropriate treatment."

— Freeman, B. (2013). The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty. 3rd Ed. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York, p. 386.

M1 and M2 Students

 What advice would you offer first- and second-year students who are interested in pursuing your specialty?

Make contact with a child neurology attending and discuss career and matching system. Do an elective in child neurology as early as possible.

 How important is a research experience in your specialty? If important, does it need to be in the specialty itself?

It’s not important for trainees to have prior experience in research although, as always, it’s a plus.

Request a Child Neurology Advisor

Specialty Career Advisor:

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Rebecca M Garcia Sosa, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy)
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For more information

Department of Pediatrics-Neurology
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611

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