Ten positions are offered in each of the three years of the adult neurology residency program. Residents may enter the program after completing at least one year in an approved internal medicine preliminary program or a transitional program with at least eight months of internal medicine. We reserve ten spots in our internal medicine prelim program for those interested in completing all four years here.
ERAS
We will only accept applications through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Please see ERAS guidelines for the application process. Applications are reviewed early in the fall.
Interviews, held primarily during November, December and January, are by invitation. This year our interviews will be virtual. Applicants will still have an opportunity to socialize virtually with our residents, learn about our program, and interview with several faculty members and program leaders. Please notify us if you are interested in meeting with a particular faculty member, and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Similarly, if there is a specific topic you wish to learn more about, such as diversity, medical education, or R25/PSTP track, please let us know. The department's selections are submitted to NRMP.
Contact Us
For further information, contact us at neuroresidency@northwestern.edu or 312-503-6226.
NRMP Match
For applicants who have matched with the Northwestern neurology program, we are able to offer ten reserved spots in the preliminary medicine program at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. A separate interview for the preliminary position is not required, but applicants should apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The neurology program code is 2247180A0. The Med/Prelim Neurology code is 2247140P1.
All applications are processed through NRMP. The NRMP Match each March processes all applicants who wish to start their PGY-2 residency training in July of the following year. Registration forms and further information about the application process are available from:
National Resident Matching Program
2450 N. Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20037-1127
Phone: 206-517-5838
Fax: 202-828-4797
Are there any special requirements for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
If you are an IMG, you must be ECFMG certified and have one year of U.S. clinical experience.
What type of visas do you sponsor?
We sponsor H1B and J1 visas.
Is there a medical school graduation year cutoff?
No, we do not have a cutoff.
When is your application deadline?
Our deadline is Oct. 31.
When will you be conducting interviews?
We conduct residency interviews in October, November, December and January for the coming academic year.
How many positions do you have?
We have ten residency positions available.
Do you offer preliminary spots?
We reserve ten spots for applicants who match with us. However, we do not require that you complete your prelim year here.
Do you currently have any openings?
We do not currently have any openings.
Does your program participate in the couples match?
Yes.
What are the qualities you are looking for among applicants?
High academic aptitude, the ability to work hard and be a productive member of the team, strive for knowledge, but by far the most important quality is commitment to and love of neurology.
What are your program codes?
The Neurology program code is 2247180A0. The Med/Prelim Neurology code is 2247140P1.
Northwestern offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Residents have four weeks of vacation per year and one week for an educational conference over the course of residency. A stipend is provided for residents who make presentations at national meetings. Limited housing for residents is available on the Northwestern campus. More information can be obtained from Graduate Medical Education and the Northwestern University housing office. 
