Mission Statement
The Neurology residency program at the University of Utah places each resident in a well-designed clinical and scholarly program, emphasizing quality care of the whole patient with a focus upon academic advancement within the field of Neurology. Our trainees will graduate ready to be outstanding general neurologists, practicing in an urban or rural setting, with the skills necessary to succeed in their specific areas of interest whether that be research, education, or quality improvement. We are committed to our trainees and our patients to be an equal opportunity program, proudly pluralistic, that employs and provides care for individuals with diverse backgrounds and experience.
Residency Overview
- Comprehensive four-year categorical program (includes PGY-1 IM year)
- 8 residents per year
Seven Training Sites
- University of Utah Hospital
- George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
- Primary Children's Hospital
- Outpatient Clinics
- Huntsman Cancer Institute
- Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital
- Moran Eye Center
Clinical Care
- Referral center for a seven-state area = 10%of the US land mass (Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Western Colorado, Nevada, Northern Arizona)
- Large volume of cases, both complex and routine
Rotation Schedule
PGY2
Core Rotations
- VA Wards (~11 weeks)
- U of U Wards*
- U of U Vascular*
- NCC (2 weeks)
- Night Float (~2.5 weeks)
- Day Float (~1 week)
*Together, these rotations add up to ~18 weeks
Electives
- ~3 weeks
Outpatient Core Rotations
- ~10 weeks
Continuity Clinic
- U of U
- VA
Pull System: PGY3s and PGY4s
NEW THIS YEAR: Integration of PGY 1 year - 3 months of Neurology both inpatient and outpatient
PGY3
Core Rotations
- Consults (~4.5 weeks)
- VA Wards Sr (~2.5 weeks)
- U of U Wards Sr*
- U of U Vascular*
- NCC (~4 weeks)
- Day Float (3 weeks)
- Night Float (4 weeks)
- Primary Children's Hospital (8 weeks)
*Together, these add up to ~4 weeks.
Electives
- ~7 weeks
Outpatient Core Rotations
- ~11 weeks
Continuity Clinic
- U of U
- VA
PGY4
Core Rotations
- VA Wards Sr (~3 weeks)
- U of U Wards Sr*
- U of U Vascular Sr*
- Psychiatry (4 weeks)
- Pathology (2 weeks)
- Primary Children's Hospital (4 weeks)
*Together, these add up to ~10 weeks
Electives
- ~8 weeks
Outpatient Core Rotations
- ~18 weeks
Continuity Clinic
- U of U
- VA
SUBSPECIALTY ROTATIONS AND ELECTIVES
Neurology rotations:
- Autoimmune Neurology
- Autonomic disorders
- Critical Care Neurology
- Cognitive/Behavioral Neurology
- Epilepsy/EEG (Surgical and Non-Surgical)
- Headache
- Intraoperative Monitoring
- Movement Disorders (Outpatient clinic, surgical planning, DBS programming)
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuromuscular/EMG
- Neuro-oncology
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Vascular (inpatient and outpatient)
Internal Neurology electives
- Education and Teaching
- HIV Neurology
- Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinic
- Motor Neuron Disease/ALS
- Neurogenetics
- Research elective
- Telemedicine
Away electives
- Infectious and Tropical Neurology
- Private Practice Neurology
Rural Neurology
Intra-departmental electives
- Neuropsychology
- Neuroradiology
- Neurosurgery
- Palliative care
- Physician Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
- Rheumatology
- Psychiatry
- Sleep
- Interventional Radiology
Program Highlights
- Large catchment area
- Neurocritical Care
- Highly competitive neuroradiology program
- Wide representation of neurology subspecialties
- Large number of subspecialty attendings
- Rural neurology rotation
- Teaching opportunities
- TeleNeurology
- 4+1 System for ambulatory weeks
- Dedicated staff for residents (nurse and MA)
- Dedicated trainee wellness program
- Lots of socializing opportunities and easy access to the outdoors
Be a Part of It!
Find out more by contacting:
NEURO.RESIDENCY@HSC.UTAH.EDU or NEURO.FELLOWSHIP@HSC.UTAH.EDU
Resident Activities & Retreats
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