Dr. Sonika Agarwal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sonika Agarwal is a neurologist at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, specializing in fetal neonatal neurology. Her areas of expertise include fetal neurology, neonatal neurology, neurocritical care, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, stroke, and structural brain abnormalities. She has a dual background in maternal-fetal medicine and child neurology, and she leads national initiatives such as the Fetal Neurology Consortium and the American Academy of Neurology's Transforming Leadership Program. Her work focuses on developing educational curricula and research projects that benefit families and healthcare providers in understanding complex neurodevelopmental issues in neonates. She serves as a clinical chair for the CHOP Family StEPS program, which aims to unify care for families receiving fetal and early childhood care. Additionally, she has held various editorial positions and has been recognized with multiple teaching and leadership awards throughout her career. She actively participates in research and educational initiatives to advance the field of pediatric neurology.

Research Interests

Experience

Attending Physician

2015-01-01 — Present

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

Specializing in fetal neonatal neurology, involved in various clinical and leadership roles.

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents in pediatric neurology.

Awards

#2023

Fellow

#2023

Selected Participant

#2020

Resident Faculty Teaching Award

#2016

Outstanding Junior Member Award

Requirements for Children's Hospital Philadelphia

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Graduate of a US or Canadian medical school or one year of US post-graduate clinical training Passed USMLE or COMLEX Part I Must pass Step II before start of training
Application Checklist
  • ERAS application form
  • Personal statement
  • Medical school transcript
  • USMLE or COMLEX scores
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric Residency Program. Interviews are conducted virtually.