Adult Neurology Residency Application Information

The UNC Adult Neurology Residency Program is an ACGME-accredited categorical, 4-year program (PGY1-PGY4) that accepts 4 residents per year. Applications are submitted through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) using the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) system.

 The following items must be submitted to ERAS in order to schedule an interview:

• Application Form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Dean's Letter
• Letters of Reference (3)
• Medical School Transcript
• NRMP Registration Certificate
• Personal Statement

Interviews are scheduled from mid-October through January following the receipt of a completed application and supporting documents.  The deadline for submission of applications is December 31, but applicants are encouraged to complete their applications earlier to allow for flexibility in scheduling interviews.

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2009-2010 Interview Dates (tentative):

• Thursday, October 22, 2009
• Thursday, November 12, 2009
• Thursday, November 19, 2009
• Thursday, December 3, 2009
• Thursday, December 10, 2009
• Thursday, December 17, 2009
• Thursday, January 7, 2010
• Thursday, January 14, 2010
• Thursday, January 21, 2010
• Thursday, January 28, 2010

 

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Information for international medical graduate applicants

• We welcome applications from international medical graduates.
• We do not have a minimum USMLE board score cut-off requirement.
• We do not have a cut-off for year of graduation from medical school.
• Prior clinical experience in the United States is advantageous, but not required. 
• We do not offer pre-match contracts.  All positions are filled via the NRMP.
• All international medical graduates must be certified by the ECFMG in order to be ranked, but not prior to applying.
• UNC-CH sponsors only J-1 visas for residents.

Questions regarding the Adult Neurology program should be referred to:

David Y. Huang, M.D., Ph.D.
Residency Program Director

Cheryl Barbour
Residency Program Coordinator

Department of Neurology
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Physicians Office Bldg
170 Manning Drive, CB #7025
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7025
919-843-3133 (Office)
919-966-2922 (FAX)