Adult Neurology Applicant FAQ's for Applicants applying for residency
Q. Does your program accept International Medical Graduates? If so, how many are currently in the program?
A. Yes. Currently 7 of our 32 residents for the 2008-2009 academic year are IMG's.
Q. What are the minimum requirements for IMG's applying to the program?
A. We require that you have graduated from medical school within the last 10 years, passed the USMLE step 1 and 2 and be ECFMG certified. We require the results of your CSA and 3 supporting letters of recommendations as well as all items requested in the application from ERAS. If you have graduated within the last 1 - 4 years, observership is acceptable however if you've graduated within the last 5 - 10 years, U.S. clinical experience is required. Please refer to the following website for more information: www.aamc.org/eras.
Q. What visa does your hospital sponsor?
A. We sponsor the J-1 visa only.
Q. Is the Washington University Neurology program an integrated 4-year program?
A. Yes ~ if you match with our institution you will do your PGY1 year with us.
Q. Are there further opportunities for fellowship and research at this institution?
A. Yes! In fact, 6 out of 8 graduates of our 2008 class accepted fellowships within the University. The other 2 graduates accepted fellowships in other areas of the country.
Q. How do I apply for residency and what is the application deadline?
A. We only accept applications through ERAS. Please review their website for further application information. ERAS' website is: www.aamc.org. We will not accept any application information directly. You must apply through ERAS. We will begin accepting applications September 1, 2008. The deadline for applications is October 31, 2008.
Q. When do interviews generally take place?
A. Interviews begin in November and go through January. We interview the Neurology applicant on Tuesdays. The Internal Medicine interview will be held on Monday. For example, one would interview with Internal Medicine on Monday, November 10 and then with Neurology on Tuesday, November 11.
Q. What can I expect during a typical interview day?
A. Your interview with Internal Medicine will take place on a Monday. After the Internal Medicine interview, you will be invited to join the Neurology residents and faculty to a reception and then dinner with the residents. Please feel free to ask questions about the program. On Tuesday you will interview with Neurology. An overview of the program will begin at 7:30amand the interviewing process will begin at 8:00am. You will also tour other parts of the campus. You are then invited to lunch with residents and faculty within the department. Your interview day should end around 1:30 - 2:00pm.
Q. What are the USMLE Score Requirements?
A. We look at the ENTIRE application ~ just not the USMLE scores. However, we prefer to see the scores in the 90's on the first attempt. This is not to imply that if your scores are in the 80's that you will not be considered. We review the entire application.
Q. What is the cut-off year for graduation?
A. 10 years
Q. When does an IMG need to have their ECFMG certificate?
A. At the time you begin residency. You will need it in order to obtain a Missouri Medical License.
Q. How many letters of recommendations do you require?
A. 3
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