Unfortunately, speaking in averages is not particularly useful for the dude/dudette that matches into a program where they have to work their buns off.
Just as there are differing intensities of preliminary years, there are differing intensities of neurology residencies. In an additional layer of complexity, each year of neurology residency has a different intensity level, and it isn't always easier as your PGY number goes up.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that because there is so much variability in the clinical experience of neurology residency, it is hard to glean much information by looking at a "typical day". I would recommend rotating as much as you can, since you don't have a program at your institution, to get a feel for what neuro residency is like at a few places that you would consider doing your residency. Ask around about specific programs, and keep your eyes open.
Remember that after you finish your prelim year, your fellow IM interns are getting ready to be ward seniors and take electives and whatnot, and you are getting ready for...another internship. My neurology junior year was as challenging and intense as my intern year, or perhaps a bit more intense. The difference is that when I was performing a paracentesis as an intern, I would have rather been anywhere else, whereas when I was a junior taking care of stroke patients with BP-dependent exams, I was doing exactly what I wanted to be doing. When you are finally doing what you want, even hard work seems like much less of a hassle.
neuro is busier than IM? first time I heard of it.
