Best MD programs for someone intent on Neuroloy

[rally200]

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I'm sure this has been discussed several times before. However, I haven't been able to locate it here in the forum. Anyway, I'm trying to compile a list of about 10-12 med programs that would be good for someone interested in ultimately specializing in neurology. Submissions or directions to previous discussions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

[Severus]

I'd look at the USNews rankings for the best hospitals in that area to give me a very rough idea.

 

[ilovehedgehogs]

Rochester is supposed to have a good neuro dept. From the US news list, Hopkins and Mayo are "the best."

 

[UMP]

I want to say Pitt... or is that more neuropsychiatry ? 😕

 

[Falco2525]

I am concerned that the OP is interested in a field in which they are unable to spell

 

[Law2Doc]

I am concerned that the OP is interested in a field in which they are unable to spell

Could be a sign of cognitive deficits -- probably why s/he is interested in the field in the first place.
Just bear in mind that most people change their minds at least once in med school as to what field they want to go into. Lots of people get roughed up in neuroanatomy and cross neuro off the list.

 

[rally200]

I am concerned that the OP is interested in a field in which they are unable to spell

Sorry about the typo, that's a real pet pevee of mine too, so I'm a little disappointed in myself.

Anyway, thanks for the suggestions.

I actually had neuroanatomy as a part of my undergrad and I enjoyed it, but maybe I'm just masochistic.

 

[Law2Doc]

I actually had neuroanatomy as a part of my undergrad and I enjoyed it, but maybe I'm just masochistic.

Masochism isn't what you need for neurology. You get to prick people with pins to see if they can feel pain. That is sadism.😀

 

[foofish]

Masochism isn't what you need for neurology. You get to prick people with pins to see if they can feel pain. That is sadism.😀

Greatest. Response. Ever.

 

[BellyDancingDoc]

Masochism isn't what you need for neurology. You get to prick people with pins to see if they can feel pain. That is sadism.😀

Paging the BDSM guy!
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=292163&highlight=bdsm

 

[ilovehedgehogs]

I used to want to be a neurologist. In fact, it was neurology that inspired me to go into this profession in the first place. However, after working in a neurology dept of a teaching hospital for several months, I have realized that neurologists (as a gross generalization) are dorky and weird. Not that that's really a problem b/c I am probably dorky and weird too, BUT something I do not like about the field is the fact that, while the diagnosis is the interesting part, the only intervention really available is pharmaceutical, however i guess that is probably true for all/most medical specialties. Thus I am currently attracted to neurosurgery, as it provides interventions that are technically challenging and "hands on," yet still requires medical knowledge and decision making leading up to that point.

 

[geogil]

I always worry when a premed is dead-set on their specialty before they even get into med school. Remember, your neurology rotation is only a few weeks long, and my guess is it'll be the same everywhere. What you probably want to look at, and don't have to worry about for 4 years, is which are the best residency programs. I would concentrate on getting into medical school first. By the sound of it though, you haven't even applied yet?

 

[45408]

I always worry when a premed is dead-set on their specialty before they even get into med school. Remember, your neurology rotation is only a few weeks long, and my guess is it'll be the same everywhere. What you probably want to look at, and don't have to worry about for 4 years, is which are the best residency programs. I would concentrate on getting into medical school first. By the sound of it though, you haven't even applied yet?

What's wrong with knowing at age 16 that you want to be the chief of pediatric cardiothoracic transplant surgery with an emphasis on artificial hearts at Mass General?

 

[ClockworkDoc]

SUNY Downstate has a Neuroscience pathway.

 

[DoctorFunk]

Apply broadly and investigate the neurology departments at the schools you get accepted to after the fact. The truth is any allopathic school in the US will prepare you adequately for a neurology residency. Furthermore, the neurology slots in the match are not in high demand right now, so school prestige or the necessity of research during medical school doesn't need to be a big factor for you.

 

[Law2Doc]

What's wrong with knowing at age 16 that you want to be the chief of pediatric cardiothoracic transplant surgery with an emphasis on artificial hearts at Mass General?

Might as well pick names for your grandkids while you are at it.

 

[45408]

I've even got my tombstone carved with my name and my wife's name - and a backup stone with just my name in case she hits the road.

 

[notdeadyet]

Might as well pick names for your grandkids while you are at it.

You're assuming that someone who knew at age 16 that they wanted to be the chief of pediatric cardiothoracic transplant surgery with an emphasis on artificial hearts at Mass General will ever reproduce...

 

[Depakote]

Might as well pick names for your grandkids while you are at it.

lol, like he'll have time for sex...

EDIT: Damn, beat to the punch.

 

[njbmd]

I'm sure this has been discussed several times before. However, I haven't been able to locate it here in the forum. Anyway, I'm trying to compile a list of about 10-12 med programs that would be good for someone interested in ultimately specializing in neurology. Submissions or directions to previous discussions will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

Any medical school here in the United States can give you the preparation that you need to apply to Neurology residency programs. Choose the medical schools where you are competitive and are comfortable so that you can perform well in your classes and on your board examinations.

If you have good grades and board scores, you should competitive for good neurology residency programs. You can look for these during your third year of medical school after consultation with faculty in your neurology department along with research online.

Once you get to medical school, you may also want to join a Neurology specialty interest group so that you can share information with other students who are interested in specializing in Neurology.

Trying to pick a medical school based on a hospital neurology department is pretty useless. If you want to have exposure to a specific neurology residency, you can always do an elective rotation there once you become a fourth year medical student.

 

[Pinkertinkle]

If you want to go where the most neurology research is going on, this list works:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/award/rank/neurology04.htm

 

[rally200]

I always worry when a premed is dead-set on their specialty before they even get into med school. Remember, your neurology rotation is only a few weeks long, and my guess is it'll be the same everywhere. What you probably want to look at, and don't have to worry about for 4 years, is which are the best residency programs. I would concentrate on getting into medical school first. By the sound of it though, you haven't even applied yet?

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and advice. Don't worry, I'm not dead-set on neurology or anything else as a specialty. As many of you probably experienced, with all the med programs out there it can be over-whelming to evaluate each one. I have a degree in neuroscience and neurology/neurosurgery is an area of interest for me and I'm just trying to set-up some criteria to help me decide which programs might be right for me.