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General Program Information
Academic year 2024
Number of accredited programs 197
Length of accredited training 3
Minimum number of prior years required 1
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion sometimes
Average number of PY1 interviews 79.6
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview 15%
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview 73%
Residents
Total number of active residents/fellows 3,882
Average number of residents/fellows 21.8
Average percent female 51%
Average percent international medical graduates 30%
Average percent DOs 16%
Faculty
Average number of full-time physician faculty 38
Average number of part-time physician faculty 2
Average percent female full-time physician faculty 42%
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow 1.6
Resident Work Hours (PY1)
Average hours on duty per week 62
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty 19
Average days off duty per week 1.2
Work Environment And Compensation (PY1)
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics 22%
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings 9%
Average resident/fellow compensation $67,896.75
Average number of days of vacation 20

Combined Training Programs


Graduates' Career Plans

In 2024, 888 residents or fellows completed training in Neurology. Program directors knew of the plans of 830 (93.5%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Completing training 888
With known plans 830 (93.5%)
Pursuing more training 718 (86.5%)
Practicing in the US 45 (5.4%)
Group practice 19 (42.2%)
In same specialty 45 (100%)
In same state as program 14 (31.1%)
In NHSC or similar underserved area 0 (0%)
Academician 61 (7.3%)
Full-time 60 (98.4%)
Military 0 (0%)
Non-clinical research 4 (0.5%)
Non-medical career/left country 2 (0.2%)
Unemployed 0 (0%)