Typical Neuro resident profile?
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Are you an AMG/US-IMG/FMG/DO?
The typical Neurology match data is available for last year:
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Charting-Outcomes-US-Allopathic-Seniors-2016.pdf
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Charting-Outcomes-US-Osteopathic-2016.pdf
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Charting-Outcomes-IMGs-2016.pdf
This is what PD's look for:
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/NRMP-2016-Program-Director-Survey.pdf
If you're an AMG you'll be fine with that score based on the data. But it's a harder battle if you're an IMG/FMG and you'll need to have a strong neurology dedicated CV with plenty of research. Research is fairly important for applying to competitive top tier programs too.
The typical Neurology match data is available for last year:
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Charting-Outcomes-US-Allopathic-Seniors-2016.pdf
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Charting-Outcomes-US-Osteopathic-2016.pdf
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Charting-Outcomes-IMGs-2016.pdf
This is what PD's look for:
http://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/NRMP-2016-Program-Director-Survey.pdf
If you're an AMG you'll be fine with that score based on the data. But it's a harder battle if you're an IMG/FMG and you'll need to have a strong neurology dedicated CV with plenty of research. Research is fairly important for applying to competitive top tier programs too.
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Then you have to score as high as possible on Step 2 CK + first pass CS. Focus on creating a neuro dedicated CV + work on neuro research. Neuro is one of the most IMG friendly specialities but they look for people with dedicated applications.
Good luck!
I am a US-IMG (Caribbean) that just matched in my top 3 for neurology residency. My steps were mid 220s, 1st time pass. I applied to around 85 places across the country and got around 14 interview offers. I think it will be key for you to get some good contacts on your neuro rotation and get good letters. This is probably where I struggled as time was an issue with my rotation scheduling. I had a little research and one non-neuro related publication but it didn't really come up during the interviews. Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions and good luck!
What if I had multiple research experiences but no publications? (a couple neuro related in udergrad) Will that still count as something, or close to nothing?
