University of Missouri-Columbia Program
About This Program
We responsibly train residents to be superb clinicians who excel professionally and personally. We aim to be the best place for residents to work and learn to take on career challenges. Neurology training starts March PGY1 year. We give graduated responsibility, robust didactics, and research opportunity. Graduates enter private practice or academics. Columbia, a college town, is a great place to live with a low cost of living, people from all over the world, supporting all sorts of interests.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Joel Isaac Shenker, PhD, MD
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Covey, MD
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
Locations
Univ of Missouri Hosps and Clinics
Dept of Neurology CE 507
5 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
One Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65212
800 Hospital Dr
Columbia, MO 65201-5297
315 Business Loop 70 W
Columbia, MO 65201
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 3, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Feb 13, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 2, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 23, 2026 - Feb 12, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.