Education
Child Neurology Residency
Our ACGME-accredited 5-year Child Neurology Residency, offered through the Department of Pediatrics, provides comprehensive training in pediatrics and neurology. Residents complete two years in general pediatrics, followed by three years in child neurology. Graduates are board-eligible in both Pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Moon Hee Hur, MD - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Program Director, Child Neurology Residency
Education
Our Mission
At the University of Chicago, our Child Neurology Program empowers the next generation of physician-scientists and clinical leaders to drive innovation in pediatric neurology. Through cutting-edge research, forward-thinking education, and compassionate care, we individually support and mentor residents to make a global impact. We foster a dynamic learning environment where curiosity, advocacy, and equity are at the core—developing skilled, independent child neurologists ready to transform the future of neurological care for children everywhere.
Program AIMS
- To train residents to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care in child neurology.
- To cultivate compassionate physician-advocates dedicated to the well-being of children and their families.
- To serve underserved communities and advance health equity through clinical care, education, and advocacy.
- To foster a supportive, inclusive, and respectful environment where residents can thrive personally and professionally.
- To provide a strong foundation in clinical medicine, neuroscience, and research—empowering residents to collaborate, innovate, and achieve their unique career goals.