Neurology
Total length of training for board eligibility:
4 years – 3 years Neurology preceded by 1 year of categorical Neurology transitional or preliminary medicine
Preliminary years required?
Yes - Transitional Year and Preliminary Medicine.
Major Sub-Specialties and length of Fellowship Training:
| Clinical Neurophysiology | 1 year |
| EEG/Epilepsy | 1 year |
| EMG/Neuromuscular | 1 year |
| Movement Disorders | 1 year |
| Stroke | 1 year |
| Pain | 1-2 years |
| Sleep | 1 year |
| Behavioral | 1 year |
A reasonably competitive candidate should have the following:
Basic Science Honors: should have
For selection, honors in basic science is: n/a
USMLE Step 1 Boards: passing score
For selection, the Step 1 score is: very important
USMLE Step 2 Boards: passing score
For selection, an appropriate Step 2 score is: very important
Research experience: optional
For selection, medical school research experience is: n/a
Research should be in the specialty area: no
Honors in specialty rotation: should have
For selection, Honors in the specialty rotation is: n/a
Honors in core clerkships: should have
For selection, Honors in core clerkships is: n/a
Election to AOA: is optional
For selection, membership in AOA is: n/a
Other Selection Factors:
MSPE, letters of reference, Personal Statement.
Recommended courses:
No additional courses required.
Specialty Societies:
American Society of Neurology
American Neurological Association
Major Journals:
Neurology
Annals of Neurology
Archives of Neurology
Be aware of the following:
Early match; plan neurology rotation early. Student interest group in Neurology.
For further information contact:
William S. David, M.D., Ph.D.
HCMC: (612) 347-2595
FUMC: (612) 626-3206
David C. Anderson, M.D.
(612) 624-1903
The content editor for this page is Katrina McGill, kdmcgill@umn.edu, (612) 626-0163
