Program Overview

PGY-1 Year

Successful completion of a preliminary year in internal medicine (or equivalent, see ABPN for details) in an ACGME-certified program is required for board certification in Neurology. The preliminary internal medicine program must be applied for separately through ERAS. Matching to PGY-1 programs occurs simultaneous with the neurology match.

All applicants to the Neurology Residency program at Upstate Medical University, who meet the requirements of the Upstate Medical University Internal Medicine Residency are encouraged to apply to that program for their PGY-1 year. Competitive candidates for the Neurology program will be interviewed by the Internal Medicine program. Interviews will be coordinated if possible.

Other hospitals in the central NY region offering appropriate PGY-1 training include

First Year

The PGY-2 (R1) year includes rotations on the General Neurology Service, Stroke Service and Neuro-ICU services at University Hospital. Rotations are 2 to 4 weeks in duration. An Ambulatory rotation provides one-on-one exposure to attending physicians in a variety of sub-specialties. This rotation includes a lumbar puncture clinic. Pediatric Neurology, Neurology Admitting Resident and General Night Float are introduced during the second half of the first year. A 4 week Neuroradiology is also assigned. The breakdown of rotations projected for 2010/11 is shown below. Intensive rotations are alternated with more relaxed rotations when possible.

Stroke, University Hospital	10 weeks
ICU, University Hospital	10 weeks
General Neurology & Epilepsy Service, University Hospital	10 weeks
Neurology Admitting Resident	2 weeks
Pediatrics	4 weeks
Ambulatory	4 weeks
EEG/Epilepsy Outpatient	2 weeks
Neuroradiology	4 weeks
Elective	2 weeks
Night float	2 weeks
Vacation	4 weeks

Second Year

The first half of the second year PGY-3 (R2) residents deepen their understanding of basic and clinical neuroscience with rotations in EEG and EMG. Elective time permits exploration of sub-specialties to help the resident choose a fellowship. The R2 resident takes charge of the small inpatient service at the VA, working one-on-one with the attending. During the year the R2 resident takes on more challenging leadership roles as senior resident such as the Neurology Admitting Resident. The general and ICU night float roles rotations are staffed primarily by residents in this year.

VA Hospital	8-12 weeks
Neurology Admitting Resident, UH	6 weeks
EEG	4 weeks
EMG	6 weeks
ICU Night Float	6 weeks
General Night Float	6 weeks
Elective	10-12 weeks
Vacation	4 weeks

Third Year

The PGY-4 (R3) year develops the resident as team leader and also emphasizes the intersection of Neurology with other disciplines through the Consultation service. Ample elective is available during the final 6 months of the program to fill in gaps in experience and knowledge.

University Consult Service/Non-stroke Senior	10 weeks
Ambulatory	4 weeks
Neurology Admitting Residents	2-4 weeks
Psychiatry	4 weeks
Pediatrics	8 weeks
Night Float	4 weeks
ICU Night Float	4 weeks
Elective	10 weeks
Vacation	4 weeks

Complete List of Electives