Neurology Residency Program

1. Candidates must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) on the first attempt.
2. Medical school graduation within the last 3 years is preferred.
3. Applicants who graduated more than 3 years ago must have worked in a clinical setting for at least 2 years within the last 5 years.
4. Candidates with publications in peer-reviewed journals are strongly considered.
5. International Medical Graduates with United States clinical experience are preferred.
6. International Medical Graduates are accepted, and the program offers J-1 visas only.

The Neurology Residency Program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), Memphis, provides comprehensive training in adult neurology through a four-year program that includes a preliminary clinical year followed by three years of specialized neurology training. Residents gain experience in diagnosing and managing a broad range of neurological conditions through rotations in stroke, neurocritical care, epilepsy, neurophysiology, neuromuscular medicine, neuro-oncology, sleep medicine, neuro-rehabilitation, and other subspecialties. The program also provides opportunities for research, quality improvement, didactic education, electives, simulation training, and teaching, with clinical training across several affiliated hospitals in the Memphis area.

1. Submit the application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Register for the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
3. Submit 3 Letters of Recommendation; at least 1 letter should be from a neurologist.
4. The program reviews applications and selects candidates for interviews.
5. Selected applicants participate in a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty.
6. Interviews are generally conducted between October and January.
7. Positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
8. The application deadline is December 31.