Applying for Residency

All candidates must participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

On Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, we hosted an informational and Q&A session. Faculty members and residents discussed all aspects of our residency program including culture, mission and opportunities.  Follow the link below to view the recording of our Virtual Open House. 

Oct. 30 prior to PGY-1 year

Through ERAS, please submit the following:

• copy of USMLE Part I examination score
• original medical school transcript
• copy of dean’s letter, Medical School Performance Evaluation or equivalent
• three letters of recommendation

October — January

Expect to be interviewed by faculty members, including:

• neurology program director or designee
• child neurology program director or designee
• at least one faculty member who is an adult neurologist
• department chair (if possible)
  

You will be evaluated based on your application and interview. Factors considered include:

• academic record (USMLE scores, medical school performance and letters of recommendation)
• personality
• ability to communicate
  
• potential to become a successful trainee

You will have the opportunity to meet current resident(s) in the program. The chief resident assesses candidates but does not participate in the admission decision.

We use a holistic review process to select which applicants are invited for an interview. The residency program director will base preliminary selections on:

• strong USMLE Step 1 score
  
• passing grade on the USMLE CS examination.
• letters of recommendation
  
• personal statement demonstrating interest in neurology training

The residency program director ranks all applicants who meet minimum criteria. Candidates ranked favorably will be invited for an interview.

Applicants selected for ranking via the National Residency Matching Program must be acceptable to both the Department of Internal Medicine and the Department of Neurology. The program director, in consultation with the Residency Advisory Committee, makes the final ranking and selection.

If you have questions, please contact: