Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurology Residency Program at Tufts Medicine is aimed at training outstanding clinical neurologists. It is known for its expert faculty and collaborative training environment, focusing on developing clinical skills through bedside teaching and formal lectures. The program offers a robust curriculum that includes exposure to both inpatient and outpatient neurology, making it an excellent choice for future neurologists.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
We accept foreign graduates who are highly qualified and have competitive USMLE scores. The program has options for matching into guaranteed preliminary medicine positions at affiliated hospitals. They encourage strong applications from International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and provide information in the FAQ about their acceptance rates and requirements for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
7
Categorical Positions (detail)
ACGME-accredited program offering 7 positions through the NRMP, with 6 integrated internship slots available for those who match into Tufts MC Neurology and do not require a separate interview.
Program Website
Address
800 District Avenue, Suite 520, Burlington, MA 01803
Program Director
Joshua Kornbluth, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current resident roster includes a diverse group of residents, comprising 6 PGY-1 MD residents currently enrolled in the program. Among the current residents, a substantial proportion has graduated from international medical schools, showcasing the program's IMG-friendly policies.
PGY-1 MD
6
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
3
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum focuses on the development of clinical skills across all three years, with an emphasis on inpatient and acute care neurology, bedside teaching, and formal lectures, providing a balance of graduated autonomy throughout the training.
Application
Applications must be submitted through ERAS/NRMP. All applications must be received no later than October 15th, 2 years prior to the beginning of the PGY-2 Neurology training year (e.g., for a start in July 2023, applications are due by October 15, 2021).
# of Locations
Residents will rotate through two primary sites: Tufts Medical Center and Beth Israel Lahey Health.
Fellowship
The Tufts Neurology Residency program offers fellowship opportunities upon completion of residency in various subspecialties like Neurocritical Care, Epilepsy, and Clinical Neurophysiology. Graduates have pursued fellowships in prestigious institutions, enhancing their clinical expertise and career prospects.
Resident Life
Overview
The Tufts Medical Center Neurology Residency Program is unique due to its strong commitment to bedside teaching, a collegial atmosphere, and a unified philosophy regarding the value of clinical medicine.
On Call Schedule
Night float system, with weekend shifts from 7 am–7 pm typically covered by junior ward residents, while ward senior resident takes home calls and rounds on weekends. A 24-hour traditional call is still in place on Friday, covered almost exclusively by the NCCU resident at Tufts MC.
# of Years of Program
The residency program is typically four years long (PGY-1 to PGY-4), including a preliminary medicine year.
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Alumni
Alumni pursue various career paths including fellowships in fields like Neurocritical care, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Multiple Sclerosis, with many graduating from institutions like Tufts Medical Center.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Graduate Medical Education stipends for 2023-2024 are $78,494 for PGY2, $81,700 for PGY3, and $85,635 for PGY4. A complete benefits summary can be found on the GME website.
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