neurology

If this is not the right forum let me know. For those that have exposure to neurology what is the consensus on the differences between brain sizes between men and women. The number that is thrown around is that men have brains which are 10% larger than women. Men have more gray matter, but...

Hi there I just wanted to put in a plug for my program- here at Baylor in Houston, TX, we have an open spot for neurophysiology (after either adult neurology or child neurology residency), starting this July 2018. I honestly like my co-fellows and attendings quite a bit, and think this program...

Hi everyone, I am a third year medical student in the south where I grew up. My family recently moved to California LA area and I would like to live close to my family. I did pretty terrible and got 215 for step 1 score, and I was wondering how competitive neurology programs are in LA area. Do...

Context: I've been accepted into several DO schools but am on hold at several MDs, wondering how to process my likely fate of becoming a DO. I think a part of me is just looking for validation of the choice to go the DO route in case I don't get into any MD programs, but I want to be completely...

Hey SDN community, Wanted to get some perspective about fellowship options. Will be applying for fellowships next year and will be deciding between stroke vs critical care. Wanted to know if there are different job opportunities between the two, as well as compensation, work-life balance from...

I'm a medical student considering neurology. How realistic is it as a neurologist to practice only what you do your fellowship in and not see general neurology patients? I'm interested in movement disorders, behavioral neurology (dementia), or sleep medicine fellowships. I like the idea of...

What is the reputation/impression of neurology residency at Georgetown? How are they in getting jobs (including academic) after residency or fellowship at Georgetown? I know they are the best in DC but I hear that they are not as well regarded among the top programs and I am wondering why since...

Hi, guys. I just joined here. I was wondering if any of you are interested to swap or know an open or off-cycle PGY1 or 2 position. I'm a IM PGY-1 in Florida. The program is actually pretty good, live by the beach, perfect weather. Any speciality is welcomed, keeping an open mind. I like NYC and...

Seems like every IMG on this site has scored a 250 who is getting IVs. Would like to hear the experience of those with lower scores. I had a disappointing 219 on step 1. I'm an undergraduate in my home country. I only want to do neurology but I don't know how much of a red flag that score is...

Hi everyone. I am currently a senior at the University of Michigan majoring in biopsychology. I have an intense interest and passion for brain science, neuroscience, neurobiology, neuropsychology, etc. However, I am very confused on what grad program and career I should choose. I am a...

Hello, all. I was asked to spread the word about the new Headache Fellowship in Kansas City. The program is based out of the Headache Clinic at Children's Mercy Hospital, with adult rotations at the University of Kansas. The first position will be open July 2018. I can tell you that Dr...

A lot of people were requesting for a separate IMG thread, So here it is. Albany Medical Center Program Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center Program Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program Albert Einstein Healthcare Network Program Allegheny General...

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hi, Being an IMG, with above average scores and some decent publications, I am hoping to get into a middle tier program for neurology, is there good mid tier program that either has extensive stroke program or has a really good influx of stroke patient which could be really good for moving to...

Good morning people, I am a medical student from Europe that started studying for Step 1 some weeks ago. I will like to do my residency in neurology in a good hospital where I can have some good research opportunities as I want to combine hospital and research. I know that getting in the very...

Hello friendly folks of SDN, This is my first ever question here so pardon my errors if any. I am a mom of a 2 year old, IMG with EAD, who did a Master's in Clinical Neurology by research at Oxford,UK hoping to apply for a Neurology match. As I outlined above, my question is to moms/parents as...

About to finalize my elective schedule.. will this raise some red flags with Program Directors.. I am applying to both Neurology and Psychiatry, and understand that being perceived as "second choice" is not nececarily good. With that said here is what i have. Geriatrics Ambulatory Medicine...

Hi all, I am declaring pre med neuroscience as a junior with 71 credits. I plan on trying to take all of my pre med reqs Fall 17, Spring 18, Summer 18, and Fall 18. I have no prior XP in this field however I am a fast learner (rather unmotivated usually), 3.7 GPA but I'm sure I could do better...

Hello, I wanted to see if anyone had any advice on how competitive neurology is? I am student from Ross University in the Caribbean, my step 1 is 209 (I know it sucks, worked really hard for step2) and CK is 249. I saw that the avg for USIMGs that matched into neurology last year was 224 and...

I'm about to start reading through Kaufman's this week. I flipped through the textbook and it seems kind of boring. Some people say that you don't need a neurology textbook to pass the board exam. That doesn't give me any motivation to plow through either. For those that read Kaufman's or...

Hello! Is anyone familiar with Children Hospital of Philadelphia's "Neurology High School Scholars Project"? It sounds very interesting, but I was wondering what they had done in past years for the basic science or clinical research project? In addition, what they are specifically looking for in...

I am currently persuing an associates of arts in Biology to major in Neuroscience. Aspiring to go to med school. I want to gain clinical experience as well as research experience or a job related to my career path. I am Interested in anything related to neurology, neuroscience, Neuroradiology...

Hiya, I apologize in advance if this thread is in the wrong place. If it is, please move it or let me know where I can ask instead... I'm a premed student and fascinated with the brain and nervous system, and interested in both Neurology and Neurosurgery, but need some help deciding. I know...

Implanting electrodes for dbs isn't microsurgery and doesn't require the same skill-set as removing tumours. With stereotactic procedures becoming more common, is it possible that one day neurologists will be performing these procedures themselves?

Hi all, First time poster here. I graduated last year (2016) with a B.A. in neuroscience and psychology. I am currently working as a clinical research assistant and study coordinator in the neurology department (movement disorders clinic) of a hospital. I also did an undergraduate internship...

Hi everyone! I'm a medical student in my final year and am completing a master's degree in Medicine and a master's degree in Epidemiology at the end of this semester. I think I want to become an internist-intensivist or a neurologist, still doubting between the two. Here in my country, if you...

In my ongoing quest to decide between Neurology and Psychiatry, I've decided that in the future i would most likely want to have a private practice and wanted your help in comparing the two by answering a few questions about a typical Neurology practice. 1 . I've heard that most neurologist...

I am very fickle-minded. I had my future set to becoming a neurologist / neuroscientist / neurosurgeon / something along that field. I find the brain to be extremely fascinating and I wanted to pursue something that involves research and clinical trials with the brain, but thinking about it, I...

Open PGY2 position (Applications close April 14, 2017) The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Neurology Residency has an unexpected PGY-2 position open starting July 1, 2017. This is a 4 year (PGY1-4) categorical residency program. Candidates must have completed 1 year of...

What kind of scores do top neuro programs expect? Mostly looking at UCSF, Stanford, and northeast programs (Boston/New York). Also UCLA/UCSD. Other than scores, what kinds of things are particularly important in an application for neurology? The residents at these places seem like they all have...

I've been doing a lot of research on clinical neuropsychology but I haven't been able to find specific answers to my questions or how exactly it differs from neurology. I was wondering if anyone could tell me about the day to day life of a clinical neuropsychologist and what role they play in...

I have a graduate degree in neuroscience and am really really banking on being able to match to Neurology. It's the whole reason I became interested in medicine. To what extent does the school you attend affect your likelihood of getting into a particular specialty? What (if any) schools are...

What does the PD emailing an applicant to consider their program means??

Hi everybody. Im an IMG in my 4th year of residency in Ohio. I have to pay application fees of 700$ by Feb 17 if I want to give my Board Exam this September. This means I need to have to have an unrestricted State License by September. I have not yet applied for and given Step 3 (my bad). If I...

Hello, Iam a bit confused between the diference in Neuropsychiatry or Neurology + psychiatry fellowship and Iam somehow unable to find the right answer on my own. So what can I do after Neuropsychiatry fellowship and what does it have to do with behavioral neurology which I often see together...

Could you please share some information about the following programs? How would you rank them solely based on the quality of the program, NOT location or weather. Thank you very much! Loma Linda University Tulane University SUNY Downstate Rutgers NJMS Allegheny General Hospital (Pittsburgh, PA)

Hi, I am currently a 3rd year medical student interested in applying for ACGME neurology residency. My medical school class size is huge (in the 200's), but we only match 1-3 neuro residencies per year. So I don't really have too many alumni to turn for advice. I apologize if this type of...

Hey there, I was wondering if there is some speciality or possibility of combining specialities that would allow me to do both brainstorming over normal diseases as much as surgical procedures. I have seen somewhere that neurologists just thinks and neurosurgeons just cuts. I hope I made...

Hi guys, I'm an Irish undergrad med considering neurology in the future, just have a few questions that some of you may be able to answer? 1.If I go to the states and to do residency in a top tier program and come back? If i did the standard 4 years ( 1 year IM, 3 years neurology) would I...

For those applying and interviewing for vascular neurology in the 2017 season As there isn't any formal conversation currently happening, I thought it would be fun and interesting to get one started. Things to discuss or comment on: Any interviews yet? If so, where? Impressions of fellowship...