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Adult Neurology Residency

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This ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program accepts candidates through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). There are eight positions offered per year in our four-year, PGY-1 to PGY-4 program which includes a guaranteed first year in Internal Medicine at Cleveland Clinic.

First Year of Residency (PGY1)
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) requires that the PGY1 year be spent in an accredited medical training program. The Residency Review Committee for Neurology and the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) specify that 12 months of general internal medicine training is ideal prior to entry into the three-year neurology residency. This year must include at least eight months of direct patient care in internal medicine, no more than two in emergency medicine, and no more than two in neurology.

First Year of Neurology Residency (PGY2)
The majority of this year is spent in direct patient care, most of which is in the inpatient setting. Residents spend most of the inpatient months on the two main adult neurology inpatient services: cerebrovascular disease and general neurology. Each inpatient team consists of a senior neurology resident, two junior neurology residents, two or more rotating junior residents from other departments, and two medical students. The on-call schedule during inpatient months averages every fourth – sixth night. Hospital rounds with the attending staff neurologist take place in the morning. The inpatient teams reassemble in the late afternoon for radiology rounds with a staff neuroradiologist, followed by sign out. Residents also serve on the inpatient epilepsy service (adult and pediatric epilepsy monitoring units), the pediatric neurology service, the Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Longitudinal outpatient clinic is scheduled one-half day per week with a staff preceptor who will work with the resident through out the three years of training. There is one additional month per year spent in the outpatient department, rotating among the subspecialty services. Over the course of the three-year residency three months are spent serving on the neuroradiology service, learning neuro-imaging techniques and reading MRI and CT scans with staff neuroradiologists. Average schedule for the PGY-2 year:

Average schedule for the PGY-2:

Inpatient Rotations
Stroke x3
General x3
NICU x1
Epilepsy x1
Pediatrics x1
Outpatient Rotations
Pediatric Clinic x1
Neuroradiology x1
Neuro Clinics x1
Elective x1
Longitudinal Clinic
Second and Third Years of Neurology Residency (PGY-3 and PGY-4)
Residents have inpatient responsibilities as senior residents on the two inpatient services. The balance of time includes electives. A three-month EEG/epilepsy rotation features an in-depth course covering EEG, evoked potentials, sleep, and intraoperative monitoring. Residents read EEG records and attend staff reading sessions and epilepsy outpatient clinics. A one month rotation in the EMG laboratory includes didactic sessions as well as hands-on experience in the techniques of nerve conduction studies and the needle electrode examination. If the resident is interested in further EMG exposure, the rotation can be expanded to three months. Other offered electives include multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-sonology, headache, cerebrovascular disease, advanced EEG reading, advanced EMG training, and research. Home call is taken for the epilepsy service 2-3 times a week. NICU calls are every 4 days, and the other senior calls are spread throughout the year with an average of 1 call per week. As a PGY-4 senior, calls average 1 call every 10 days with less weekend calls. Average schedules for the PGY-3 and PGY-4 years follow:

Average schedule for the PGY-3:

Inpatient Rotations
Stroke x1
NICU x1
General x1
Consults x1
Epilepsy x1
Outpatient Rotations
EEG course x2-3
Neuro Clinics x1
EMG Course x1-3
Elective x2-4
Longitudinal Clinic
Average schedule for the PGY-4:

Inpatient Rotations
Stroke x1
General x1
Pediatrics x1
Consults x1
Outpatient Rotations
Neuro Clinic x1
Elective x6
Neuropathology x2
Longitudinal Clinic
Neurology Resident Schedules
View the Neurology Resident 2010 EEG Sleep Lecture Schedule (PDF)

View the Neurology Resident 2010 EMG Lecture Schedule (PDF)

Elective Rotations
Trainees in Neurology can choose from a large array of elective rotations, including Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, Movement Disorders Clinic, Neuro-ophthalmology, Otoneurology, Headache Clinic, and Stroke. An introductory three-month rotation in EMG can be followed by an additional three months for qualified residents. Residents with special research interests may use a block of elective time to devote to specific projects. For special academic pursuits, residents may spend elective time away from Cleveland Clinic, after approval from the program director.

Neurology Electives
MS
Movement Disorders
Neuro-ophthalmology
Headache
Interventional Stroke
TCD
Sleep
Neuro rehabilitation
Cognitive neurology
Neuro-Oncology
Pain Medicine
Research
Formal Evaluations During Training
As part of the residency requirement, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, requires each resident to satisfactorily complete 5 neurology clinical skills evaluation exercises (NEX). These examinations are designed to assess the residents competency in medical interviewing, neurologic examination, humanistic qualities, professionalism, and counseling skills. Each resident will be observed and evaluated by one of our faculty members in five different areas: critical care, neuromuscular, ambulatory, neurodegenerative and a child with a neurological disorder. Following each encounter, discussion and feedback from the faculty member will be given to the resident. These will take place during the PGY-2, PGY-3 and early part of the PGY-4 years. At the end of each of the training years, residents take the R.I.T.E. written self-assessment examination provided by the American Academy of Neurology.

Perquisites
Three weeks are allotted for vacation each year. The Department sponsors junior membership in the Academy of Neurology for all residents. During each of the PGY-3 and PGY-4 years, three days may be spent away at one professional meeting toward which a stipend can be applied to defray costs. All travel expenses are paid for all meetings at which trainees present scientific papers.

Application Requirements
All candidates are required to register with ERAS. No additional documents are required. The deadline for accepting applications directly from ERAS is November 30.

We welcome International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to apply to the Neurology Residency Program. IMGs must hold a valid standard ECFMG certificate or provide proof that they are in the process of obtaining one. The Cleveland Clinic sponsors both J-1 and H-1B visas. We also welcome Doctors of Osteopathy to apply to the Neurology Residency Program.

We prefer a minimum score requirement of 80 and above on all USMLE tests taken, but we consider more than just scores when reviewing applications. We also accept COMLEX scores for DO candidates. We do not have a year of graduation requirement, but we prefer that candidates are current in their clinical experience.

Upon receipt, applications are reviewed by the Program Director, and then prospective candidates are contacted via telephone and/or e-mail to schedule an interview on a Monday or Friday between November and January.

MaryAnn Mays, MD
Program Director
Department of Neurology, T33
The Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Megan Poeschl
Residency Coordinator
Department of Neurology, S90
The Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Tel: 216.444.2945
Fax: 216.445.9908
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What Do Our Past Residents Think About Our Program, and Where Are They Now? (PDF) What Do Our Past Residents Think About Our Program, and Where Are They Now? (PDF)

Pediatric Neurology Resident Training

Other Programs
Post-Neurology residency fellowship programs are offered in the following areas:

EMG-Neuromuscular
EEG-Epilepsy
Headache
NeuroImmunology (Multiple Sclerosis)
Neurointensive Care
Sleep Medicine
Vascular Neurology-Stroke
Neuromuscular Medicine

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