Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Neurology at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine is dedicated to improving the health of the Appalachian population through education, innovative patient care, and focused research. In its residency program, the department aims to serve underserved communities while providing extensive training in neurology, preparing residents for various professional paths and fellowship opportunities in multiple subspecialties. The program emphasizes inclusivity, aiming to offer opportunities to a diverse group of medical graduates, including International Medical Graduates.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Department of Neurology at Marshall University accepts International Medical Graduates, although further specific details on IMG applicants or explicit IMG acceptance rates are not provided. They focus on education, patient care, research, and community outreach for underserved populations in the Appalachian region, which implies inclusivity towards diverse backgrounds in their residency programs.
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Program Website
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Marshall University Medical Center, 1600 Medical Center Drive, Suite B500, Huntington, WV 25701
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster for the neurology residency program includes a diverse array of medical graduates, though specific counts of PGY-1 residents are not disclosed in the available information.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum for first year residents includes comprehensive training that prepares them for practice in various settings, emphasizing hands-on experience in clinical environments.
Application
Not specified
# of Locations
Residents work at multiple clinic and hospital locations beyond the primary site.
Fellowship
The Department of Neurology offers fellowships in various subspecialties such as Addiction Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Sports Medicine, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology-Oncology, Nephrology, Pulmonary Critical Care, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Recent graduates have pursued careers in these areas, with opportunities for further specialization available through affiliated institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Neurology at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine improves the health of the people of West Virginia and the Appalachian region through education, patient care, research and community outreach. At Marshall, we focus on caring for the people of rural Appalachian and small-town communities as well as traditionally-underserved populations. The Department develops and implements innovative and effective methods of serving this population. It is a recognized model and example to others advancing neurology care in similar communities.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically lasts 4 years.
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Salary & Benefits
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