Neurology is a smaller, but growing specialty that is for those who like to work with problem solving and a logical approach to the mysteries of the human brain. Neurology programs generally focus on the whole residency applicant, making it less competitive than other specialties. It is also one of the most IMG friendly specialties from the last few NRMP Matches. Neurology is an advanced specialty as most programs require a PGY-1 Intern Year completed before starting training. Some programs include the PGY-1 year, but residency candidates interested in Neurology should be prepared for both contingencies. Overall, Neurology is a specialty with a diverse amount of career options after your residency training is complete.
Every specialty has unique factors they want each candidate to have in their residency application. NRMP conducts regular Program Director surveys to identify which parts of the residency application are most important in differing specialties. Among the information gathered, Program Directors were asked to to cite factors they used to select candidates for interviews. They were also asked to rate each factor on a scale from 1 (least important) to 5 (most important).
Total Training | 4 years |
Average Residency Salary | $56,000 |
Average Work Week | 50.8 Hours |
Peak Interview Months | November, December |
Key Organizations and Societies: | American Board of Neurology |
Program Track | PGY-2 | |
Participating Programs | 9 | 2 |
Filled Programs | 9 | 2 |
Positions Available | 12 | 4 |
Filled Positions | 12 | 4 |
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Main-Match-Result-and-Data-2018.pdf
http://nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/NRMP-2018-Program-Director-Survey-for-WWW.pdf
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Charting-Outcomes-in-the-Match-2018-IMGs.pdf
http://www.abmsdirectory.com/pdf/Resources_guide_physicians.pdf
https://www.aamc.org/cim/specialty/list/us/336846/neurology.html