Neurology Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree (Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) from a recognized medical school.
2. Candidates must have passed all required United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) steps on the first attempt.
3. Applicants should have passed USMLE Step 1 and preferably scored above 230 in USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK). However, candidates with other passing scores will also be considered.
4. International Medical Graduates must apply for Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification. The ECFMG certificate is not required at the interview stage but must be available when the rank list is submitted.
5. Ideally, candidates should have graduated from medical school within the previous five years. Exceptions may be considered individually for exceptional candidates.
6. J-1 visa sponsorship is available for eligible international applicants.

Tulane University School of Medicine, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, is an academic medical institution offering comprehensive medical education, clinical training and research opportunities. Its Department of Neurology offers a four-year Neurology Residency Program, with the first year completed in the Internal Medicine Department. The program provides clinical training across multiple affiliated healthcare facilities, including University Medical Center, East Jefferson General Hospital, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New Orleans. Residents gain experience in general neurology, vascular neurology, stroke management, common and rare neurological disorders, and clinical research. The program also emphasizes quality improvement projects, academic presentations, resident education and patient-centered care, preparing graduates for independent neurological practice or subspecialty fellowship training.

1. Applicants must submit their applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications through other channels are not accepted.
2. Complete the required United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) steps and provide the examination results.
3. International Medical Graduates must apply for Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification.
4. Submit the required application documents and supporting credentials for review.
5. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to participate in the residency interview process.
6. Attend the scheduled interview with the residency program faculty and team.
7. Applicants participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) to complete the residency matching process.
8. Matched candidates proceed with the university's residency appointment and onboarding requirements.