Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Louisville's Neurology Residency program is an ACGME accredited training program that aims to develop skilled neurologists. The residency, directed by Dr. Adriana E. Palade, offers comprehensive training in both inpatient and outpatient settings, emphasizing clinical practice, research opportunities, and a collaborative learning environment. The program also begins accepting applications in September 2024 for six PGY-1 positions to start in July 2025.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The University of Louisville Neurology program is open to International Medical Graduates (IMGs). Applicants must possess current ECFMG certification and hold a J-1 visa or meet other visa requirements. The program accepts graduates from medical schools outside of the U.S. and Canada that are recognized and accredited by the ECFMG.
Categorical Positions
6
Categorical Positions (detail)
6 PGY1 positions are available each year, categorized as Categorical - Neurology, NRMP Code: 1217180C0. Details about prelim residents are not available in the provided text.
Program Website
Address
500 South Preston St, HSC-A Bldg. Suite 113, Louisville, KY 40202
Program Director
Dr. Adriana E. Palade
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Current Residents
Overview
The current number of residents includes six PGY-1 positions, which are filled with incoming residents in neurology.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The clinical experience consists of a mixture of inpatient and outpatient general and subspecialty neurology, neurodiagnostics, child neurology, neuroradiology, and psychiatry. Residents assume increasing responsibility for supervised patient care as they gain confidence and experience by PGY level. The first year includes inpatient based clinical training and will focus on providing care for adult patients across the neurology spectrum, while the subsequent years will incorporate additional subspecialty experiences further enhancing their education through mentorship.
Application
Applications for 6 PGY-1 positions will be accepted when ERAS opens in September 2024, with a deadline of December 10, 2024. Virtual interviews will be held from late October 2024 to January 2025. Applicants must be registered with NRMP to participate in the 2025 NRMP Match.
# of Locations
Residents are exposed to both common and rare neurological disorders while providing inpatient admitting and consultative services at the University of Louisville Hospital, Jewish Hospital, and Norton Children's Hospital.
Fellowship
After completion of the residency program, graduates frequently pursue fellowships in various subspecialties related to neurology, although specific fellowship opportunities weren't listed in the text.
Resident Life
Overview
The neurology residency program provides three years of intensive training combining supervised clinical practice, research opportunities, medical center-wide lectures and conferences, and small group discussions. We regard our residents as colleagues in training, and strive to provide an exciting and collegial environment for mutual, life-long learning.
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# of Years of Program
3
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but the program seems to offer a structured environment and various training opportunities, including clinical experience, research opportunities, and a collegial atmosphere.
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