Neurology Residency Program

Neurology: How to Apply

The Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute provides two residency tracks:

Adult Neurology – Categorical
Child Neurology

Applicants to our residency tracks must apply through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) which uses the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).

For information about applying for the neurology matching program, please contact the NRMP.

The application deadline for both tracks is on November 1st of every year.

Details On Our Residency Programs

Adult Neurology Residency Program – Categorical

Program Number 1012180C0

• This is a four-year neurology training program
• The candidate’s PGY-1 year would be completed in the Internal Medicine Program at St. Joseph’s
• Number of positions available per academic year: 7
• Current recruitment period is for the academic year that begins in July

Child Neurology Residency Program

Program Number 2952185C0

• This is a three-year child neurology training program (for a PGY-3 through 5)
• This track does include the ACGME preliminary pediatric training (PGY-1 & 2)
• The PGY-3 year consists of training in adult neurology at St. Joseph’s
• PGY-4 & 5 consists of training in Neurosciences at both St. Joseph’s and Phoenix Children’s Hospital
• Number of positions available per academic year: 4
• Current recruitment period is for the academic year that begins in July

Learn More About Barrow Neurology Residency Programs

If you would like more information about Barrow Neurological Institute or have any questions about our educational training programs offered, please e-mail: BNINeurology@BarrowNeuro.org.

Neurology: Training by Year

Each academic year begins on July 1. That marks the official start date for PGY-1 residents and the graduation date for PGY-4 residents. Residents progress to the next PGY on that date as well. Expand the tabs below for a year-by-year breakdown of the neurology residency program curriculum.

PGY-1

The first year of categorical neurology training provides the foundation of clinical exposure and knowledge necessary for neurology education. The intern year of residency training (PGY-1) emphasizes exposure to the internal medicine department, including the faculty and most of the educational rotations. Under the direction of the Department of Neurology, training during the intern year facilitates a smooth transition into the residency program and provides an educational experience tailored to neurology residency. Rotations are scheduled on a weekly basis.

Rotations include:

• 6 weeks of ICU
• 18 weeks of internal medicine inpatient service
• 2 weeks of infectious disease
• 2 weeks of cardiology
• 4 weeks of neurology (1 week of orientation activities)
• 2 weeks of endocrinology
• 2 weeks of hematology-oncology
• 4 weeks of emergency medicine
• 2 weeks of palliative
• 2 weeks of pulmonology
• 2 weeks of nephrology
• 3 weeks of neuroradiology

PGY-2

The first year of neurology-specific residency training (PGY-2) emphasizes the evaluation and management of patients. It includes rotations in inpatient and outpatient neurology, as well as neurosurgery. Residents participate in outpatient clinics, where they gain experience with patients who have a variety of neurological disorders. Formal lectures covering the areas of neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and neurophysiology are given annually. Outpatient experiences include neuro-immunology, neuro-otology, traumatic brain injury and sports neurology, cognitive impairment and dementia, epilepsy, neuromuscular medicine, and movement disorders.

Rotations include:

• Inpatient service: six 4-week blocks
• Outpatient service/electives: six 4-week blocks
• Neurosurgery: one 4-week block

PGY-3

The second year of neurology-specific residency training (PGY-3) complements the clinical experience of PGY-2 by providing advanced instruction and experiences in the neurosciences. Residents participate in outpatient clinics, where they gain experience with patients who have a variety of neurological disorders. Electives include neuro-immunology, neuro-oncology, cognitive impairment and dementia, epilepsy, neuromuscular medicine, movement disorders, neuro-otology, neurorehabilitation, neuroradiology, neuropathology, sleep disorders, sports neurology and traumatic brain injury, telestroke, vascular neurology, electroencephalography (EEG), epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU), electromyography (EMG), and headache. Formal lectures covering the areas of neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and neurophysiology are also provided.

Rotations include:

• Inpatient service: five 4-week blocks
• Outpatient service and electives: four 4-week blocks
• Child neurology: two 4-week blocks (completed at Phoenix Children’s Hospital)
• Psychiatry: one 4-week block

PGY-4

During the final year of neurology residency training (PGY-4), the neurology resident completes clinical training as senior/supervising resident for the clinical services and assumes a greater role in the conference and teaching activities of the program. Each senior resident can choose an elective schedule pursuing either clinical or research activities consistent with their future career plans. Residents participate in outpatient clinics, where they gain advanced experience with patients who have a variety of neurological disorders. This finalizes their training to act independently. Electives include neuro-immunology, neuro-oncology, cognitive impairment and dementia, epilepsy, neuromuscular medicine, movement disorders, neuro-otology, neurorehabilitation, neuroradiology, neuropathology, sleep disorders, sports neurology and traumatic brain injury, telestroke, vascular neurology, electroencephalography (EEG), epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU), electromyography (EMG), and headache. Formal lecture series covering the areas of neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, and neurophysiology are also provided.

Rotations include:

• Inpatient service: three 4-week blocks
• Consult service: one 4-week block
• Outpatient service and electives: six 4-week blocks
• Child neurology: one 4-week block
• EEG/EMU: one 4-week block