IMG Friendly Neurology Residency Programs List
What are IMG Friendly Neurology Residency Programs?
These are a group of neurology programs that typically invite, interview and highly rank foreign medical graduates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). You can find the full list with programs requirements in this page.
What is neurology residency program?
It is a training program where medical graduates are trained to evaluate, diagnose and treat various neurological disorders. You might expect to learn some procedures like lumbar puncture, EEG and reading neuro CT and MRI.
How many years is the neurology residency?
Neurology residency is 4 years including a first year preliminary or transitional year internship in the same or different program.
What are the average scores for AMGs and IMGs who matched in Neurology?
The average scores for AMGs who matched in Neurology in USMLE step 1 and 2 CK are 225 and 233 repectively.
For IMGs who matched in Neurology the average scores in USMLE step 1 and 2 CK are 224 and 227 respectively.
What are the match statistics for Neurology?
About 58% of positions offered in the match go to AMGs and about 42% of positions go to IMGs. About 98% of AMGs who apply do match and about 60% of IMGs who apply do successfuly match.
What should IMGs do to increase their chances in matching in Neurology?
1- Answering the questions during the interviews appropriately and showing interest. Read this book at least twice before any interview: Neuro Q&As
2- You should apply to the same programs where IMGs matched in the previous years, these programs are found in many states as described in the below mentioned list. This is the full list of the IMG friendly internal medicine residency programs with full selection criteria and requirements in PDF form that you can easily download to any computer or device from: Neurology IMG Friendly Residency programs list
3- Make sure your LORs (especially from overseas) are written in a nice way so program directors will read them till the end. To help you with this task take a look into this guide: Neuro LORs
2- You should apply to the same programs where IMGs matched in the previous years, these programs are found in many states as described in the below mentioned list. This is the full list of the IMG friendly internal medicine residency programs with full selection criteria and requirements in PDF form that you can easily download to any computer or device from: Neurology IMG Friendly Residency programs list
3- Make sure your LORs (especially from overseas) are written in a nice way so program directors will read them till the end. To help you with this task take a look into this guide: Neuro LORs
4- Doing observerships and getting US LORs is an important part of your ERAS application where program directors will be looking for such information.
I matched already, what should I do to survive neurology residency?
To survive neurology residency you will need to get some books which are needed to build up your knowlegde and other books to help you pass the inservice and board exams. These books are traditionally recommended by program directors and widely used by residents, you can find them here: Neurology Recommended Books
