Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurology Residency at Kettering Health Dayton is a four-year program that emphasizes comprehensive training in neurology. This program accepts three residents annually and prepares them to manage neurological disorders through extensive inpatient and outpatient experiences. Key opportunities include training in electrodiagnostic procedures, participation in telemedicine, and involvement in community healthcare. The mission focuses on providing excellent neurological care while incorporating osteopathic principles throughout the residency experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Neurology Residency at Kettering Health Dayton does not explicitly mention international medical graduates (IMG), but acceptance of ECFMG certification and preparation for fellowships suggests some openness to applicants from international backgrounds. However, specific acceptance rates or more detailed criteria related to IMGs are not provided.
Categorical Positions
12
Categorical Positions (detail)
12 residents per year; 3 residents per year into the program (4 years total).
Program Website
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Kettering Health Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
Program Director
K. Douglas Pugar, DO
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Current Residents
Overview
As of the 2024-2025 academic year, the Neurology Residency program has three PGY-1 residents currently enrolled.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The training begins with a PGY 1 year emphasizing internal medicine, followed by rotations in hospital neurology and various subspecialties such as epilepsy and child neurology throughout the PGY 2-4 years, incorporating didactics and hands-on clinical experience.
Application
All applications must be received through ERAS. More info regarding the Neurology Residency Program is located at: freida.ama-assn.org
# of Locations
Residents will work at Kettering Health Dayton and Kettering Health Main Campus, with outpatient settings in the Cassano Neurology Clinic and faculty's private practice across suburban and rural locations.
Fellowship
After completing the Neurology residency, residents are well-prepared for fellowships in various subspecialties of neurology, although specific fellowships are not listed. Residents can choose to continue their education in fellowships of their choosing.
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurology Residency at Kettering Health Dayton is a community-based comprehensive four-year program that accepts three residents per year and is dedicated to providing excellence in neurological care, including extensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
On Call Schedule
The on-call resident covers telemedicine consultations (stroke) overnight for all the hospitals and freestanding emergency departments in the Kettering Health Network.
# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
The ultimate goal of our training program is to provide the resident with the tools necessary to enter practice after graduation and provide neurological care for the entire community. If desired, the resident is well prepared to continue their education in any fellowship of their choosing.
Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
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