How to Apply

Washington University participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and ERAS for all adult residency positions. Applications are only accepted through ERAS. You need to register through this service.

Personal interviews are required for each candidate in all circumstances. Interview dates are arranged from November through early January by invitation. Interviews will be offered to selected candidates after review of their application.

Generally, 8 adult and 2-4 pediatric residents are accepted each year. Contingent on satisfactory performance, reappointments are made annually.

The Adult Neurology Residency Program at Washington University School of Medicine has been ACGME Accredited for over 40 years.

Washington University is committed to increasing representation of women and members of minority groups in its residency programs and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.

The Neurology Residency is a part of Graduate Medical Education (GME) at Washington University. Guidelines for residency training are reviewed internally by the GME committee, who also coordinates educational and policy guidelines for all postgraduate education at Washington University assuring that programs fully comply with local, state, and federal mandates.

Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment of, or employment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability. Present Department of Defense policy governing ROTC and AFROTC programs discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation; such discrimination is inconsistent with Washington University policy. Inquiries about compliance should be addressed to the University's Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1184, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 tel: (314) 935-5949.

Requirements

Washington University offers an integrated four year neurology training program including the necessary internal medicine training mandated for board certification in neurology. Applicants must have finished medical school in good standing, and be eligible for temporary licensing in the state of Missouri. Rarely, individuals with previous training in neurology may be considered for appointment to second- or third-year levels if openings exist.

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