What We Seek in an Applicant

We do not hold to rigid criteria, but the successful applicant will most likely possess a combination of:

• Evidence of high academic achievement, including high USMLE scores and high class ranking
• Outstanding letters of recommendation from individuals who have worked closely with you
• A record of experiences that indicates a passionate interest in a career in neurology
• Evidence of success at teaching, leadership and/or research
• Recent medical school graduation

Additional information for foreign medical graduates

Our program accepts foreign medical graduates, but expects the following additional qualifications:

• ECFMG certification
• A significant amount of U.S. clinical experience
• Outstanding letters of recommendation from U.S. neurologists

Clinical Neuroscientist Training Program (CNS-TP)

Each year we accept one resident into the CNS-TP if there is interest. To be considered for admission to the CNS-TP, no additional application is needed, simply notify the Residency Program Director of your interest. If your schedule permits, the interview will consist of one extra day to meet with neuroscientists with overlapping interests, and tour their laboratories and core facilities.  More information about the CNS-TP can be found here.  Admission requires the following:

• Extensive exposure to research, such as graduation from an MSTP, 5th research year during medical school, or equivalent
• Outstanding research accomplishments, with a strong record of publication
• Letters of recommendation from scientists who have supervised you
• All of the qualifications of applicants to our regular residency program, including clear evidence of commitment to excellence in clinical care