Our Neurology Residency pairs structured mentorship, guaranteed research support, protected time, and practical training in the business of medicine so you graduate ready for fellowship or practice—confidently and competitively. Our graduates succeed because we invest deliberately in mentorship, scholarship, and the practical tools of professional life. Join a program that treats career development as core training—not an afterthought.

At‑a‑Glance

• Faculty Career Mentor for every resident: Personalized guidance on goals, fellowships, job search, offers, and contracts.
• Research Mentor + required scholarly project: Dedicated faculty mentor for study design, IRB, execution, and dissemination.
• PhD‑level biostatistics support: Consultation for study design, power/sample size, analysis plans, and manuscripts.
• Protected time & funding: Dedicated travel time and funding for conference travel, plus additional annual funds for books and professional development resources.
• Professional Life Speaker Series: Real‑world topics—billing, ICD‑10, life & disability insurance, personal finance, MOC, practice settings, and more.

Personalized Mentorship

Career Mentorship

We work with you to pair you with a faculty career mentor aligned with your interests (e.g., subspecialty or practice setting). While mentorship is in large part what you make of it, your mentor can work with you to:

• Map short‑ and long‑term goals.
• Shape elective choices and scholarly activity to match fellowship or practice ambitions.
• Coach you through CV building, personal statements, interviews, and letters.
• Provide offer and contract navigation, including compensation structures, call expectations, FTE, non‑compete clauses, and tail coverage.
• Connect you with networking opportunities across subspecialties and practice settings.

Research Mentorship

Every resident is matched with a research mentor and completes a required scholarly project (clinical research, QI, medical education, or systematic review). The program supplies:

• Departmental Clinical Studies Unit with staff to help residents and faculty navigate the research process and support resident research projects.
• IRB guidance with templates and timelines.
• Biostatistics support from Dr. Chao Xu, Associate Professor of Biostatistics  & Epidemiology at the College of Public Health
• Milestone‑based check‑ins (aims, methods, data collection, analysis, dissemination).
• Abstract/manuscript support, including writing center review, journal targeting, and cover letters.

Protected Time & Financial Support

• Travel: Residents receive protected time for professional travel (conferences, courses, invited presentations).
  • Commonly supported venues include AAN, ANA, AES, ISC, CMSC, MDS, AHS, and subspecialty society meetings.
• Funding: Each resident is allotted $2,000 for conference travel with additional funding available if residents are presenting at a conference. In addition, residents receive extra annual funds for books and other development resources (e.g., board prep, review courses, subscriptions, software, study aids).

Professional Life Speaker Series

We host a yearly speaker series dedicated to life beyond residency. Sample sessions include:

• Billing & Documentation Essentials: RVUs, CPT selection, modifiers, and compliance.
• ICD‑10 Coding in Neurology: Accurate diagnosis coding to reflect complexity.
• Insurance & Risk Management: Life insurance, disability insurance, malpractice coverage, and tail.
• Money & Career Finance 101: investing basics, retirement planning, and benefits.
• Maintenance of Certification (MOC): ABPN requirements and timelines
• Practice Models & Settings: Academic, private practice, hospital‑employed, hybrid, tele‑neurology; pros/cons and compensation structures.
• Leadership & Communication: Giving/receiving feedback, influence without authority, and time management.

FAQs

Do I have to do research?

Yes. Each resident completes at least one mentored scholarly project with access to PhD‑level statistical support.

How much funding is available?

Residents receive $2,000 for conference travel, with further funding available for those presenting. Additional yearly funds earmarked for books and professional development resources.

Is travel time protected?

Yes. Attendance at approved conferences/courses occurs on protected time per program policy.

Who are the mentors?

Faculty across subspecialties serve as career and research mentors; matches are tailored to your interests and goals.

Can QI or education projects count?

Absolutely—clinical research, QI, medical education, or other scholarly work are all eligible.