I worked for 8 years as an ophthalmologist in my home country. I am now a U.S. Green Card holder and currently preparing for the OET. I scored 240+ on Step 2 CK and am planning to apply for an observership in neurology with the goal of pursuing a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology.

As you know, ophthalmology is a highly competitive specialty in the U.S., and I have a 7-year gap since moving here. My question is: do you think my background in ophthalmology will be viewed positively or negatively if I now apply to neurology with the intention of becoming a neuro-ophthalmologist? I would truly appreciate your honest and expert advice.

I'm a new hire at a hospital that is willing to train me to get me registered. The current techs that are assigned to train me are not training me. They don't allow me to assist, they go on long coffee breaks during their down time instead of showing me the ropes and refuse to answer my questions. I don't want to start off in the new job by being the one who causes trouble by reporting them to the manager, but I want them to follow the managers instructions and actually train me. I really want to learn as much as I can.

Please help me where to signal. I am not familiar with applying to neuro. My school doesn't have home department.

- Reapplicant (transplant from diff specialty/graduating in May)

- 250s Step 2

- 2 Neuro LORs, 1 from research mentor

- 8ish pubs, half first author

- Honored 1 rotation (psych), mix of HP and P, no core neuro offered at my school. Just one neuro away P/F

- no AOA, GHHS

- Northeast regional preference but will go almost anywhere for a good fit program

- Neuro-ophth subspecialty interest (evident on my app)

Appreciate any advice (networking, app tips, etc.) thank you so much!

End tail of PGY2 year, interest in general neurology and probably will not do a fellowship. When should I start job searching/ applying? Which site do you use to look? TYSM

Hello Fellow Neurons,

Our ACGME accredited residency program suddenly has an open slot for outside of the NRMP match that we are looking to fill, with start date July 1, 2025. We would ideally find a suitable R3, but are open to finding a potential R2. We cannot take on another intern.
Our program offers learning from a large pool of faculty in all subspecialties of neurology, with fellowships in almost all subspecialties available. We are located in the picturesque PNW in a major urban center. Our institution remains committed to continuing important DEI work from the top down. All of our house officers are unionized, with 4 weeks of vacation per year, night float system (4 weeks per year per resident), and a generous education stipend.

If interested, please send me a DM with your CV

Your Future Program Director...

And also how can I, as an FM physician, help you guys?

Hi! Anyone have any thoughts on University of Chicago vs University of Cincinnati for stroke fellowship?

Thanks!

Hello! I am a PGY1 MD neurology resident in good academic standing looking for a PGY2 position in the pacific north west where my partner recently matched for Family Medicine. Please DM me with any openings. Thank you!

im talking any small CT hypodensity with co-localizing symptoms.

at my shop, any ED/IP patient with this gets an MR brain WO+W.

i'm not too upset bc its more RVUs for me, but the imaging steward in me can't help but cringe. plus it slows workflow for the techs and scanner (and thus bogs down the whole hospital).

what say you?

Hello all. Currently a PGY-1 and wondering how do other residents study during residency? What style of studying do you find to be effective? I have access to a few resources right now (Neuroanatomy through clinical cases by Blumenfeld, NowYouKnowNeuro, Continuum) but I can't seem to figure out a good style of studying. I have been doing some reading from Blumenfeld's book a few days a week but nothing else. Would it be a good idea to start doing some practice questions at this stage? Or start using the NeuoAnki deck (for people who like using Anki)? Would greatly appreciate some advice as we are nearing the end of intern year and would like to start preparing for our second intern year coming up soon.

I’m a current MS1 and I’m deciding between two research programs. I’m interested in neurology right now, although I do know that could change in the coming years.

The first is an addiction research program focused on neuroimaging. And the second is a community-based research program with a neurologist as my mentor, so I would tie Neuro into it somehow. I think the first would be more productive research and would lead to a publication, but I’m afraid of my residency application looking like I’m interested in psych and not neuro (I do mental health counseling and have a previous publication in psych).

Would either of these be better over the other? And should I avoid the addiction program? Or is neuroimaging relevant enough to neuro that it would be acceptable for me to do?

Non-US IMG here. I’m planning to apply to Neurology, passed Step 1 on my first take but got 220s in Step 2 CK. ~5 months USCE and 3 Neuro-related research. I’m planning to take Step 3 before ERAS deadline.

What are my chances? What should I do to increase my chances of getting interviews and getting matched?

Any advice will help. Thanks 🙏

What is the average of pts you see in academic vs community Neurology programs while inpatient and how does that factor into your training? Quantity of patients vs quality of care? What are the other indicators of a good neurology program.

Hi guys,

I'm an IMG who'll be attending AAN this Saturday. I hope to match in Neuro residency next year.

Can anyone help me with tips for networking and being memorable at the conference? I'm looking for rotation and research opportunities as well as a potential mentor.

Also, I would love to connect with anyone who's attending we well

Thank you!

How do you go about using one of the better contract to negotiate for better compensation? Do you just write out what you are asking for? Ask them to match or show them the other offer? Whats the proper way you guys go about this? Thank you everyone for helping!

Hi Everyone,

Just want to hear some thoughts on offer I've received

Midwest hospital, <50k pop town. Vascular/General Neurology. $345k base for ~6500 RVU's, 85k sign-on bonus and 65k student loan assistance that can be given upfront. Q4 call at $750/night. $53/RVU in bonus productivity. No inpatietn service but will have 4.5 days clinic with additional days of ER/Inpatient consults, with potential for Botox days as well. 35 PTO days. Non-negotiable noncompete.

- Just wondering if this is an achievable RVU goal at this base salary without having to work like a resident again, and if it is generally appropriate for the location without getting too specific. I feel it is on the higher end of required RVU's but could be wrong.

Any other insights is greatly appreciated!

How many patients do you see with POTS and do you feel comfortable taking care of them?

Do the good outweigh the bad?

Would you do it all again?

Neuro residents in the US… there any opportunities for neuro residents to come do away electives or else short courses at your residency program from other institutions? If there are any particular ones that are usually recommended , do drop their names here!

Hey team,

Wondering if anyone has heard anything re: the AAIC 2025 conference abstract notification? Supposedly, it was supposed to come out March 31st. I assume a few days delay is normal, though?

Hey everybody, just a little background. I am a OMS-3 who recently made a full commitment to pursue neurology as my specialty of choice. I am currently in the process of gradually studying for STEP 2 and COMLEX level 2. I have one publication and one presentation that I have listed on my CV. I also have tutoring experience that I did during didactic as far as EC’s go. Apart from that I’ve never failed a class/rotation, took and passed both STEP 1 and Level 1, and I am currently in the process of acquiring 3 neuro specific letters of rec in the next couple of months. As far as aways go I will be doing one confirmed and am trying to get a second one secured for my 4th year. All that being said, I have heard neurology is not crazy competitive like some surgical specialties are but would like to know people’s experience with going for neurology and actually matching as a DO. I plan to put my absolute all into boards because I don’t have a lot else about me that I feel like would make me a competitive applicant apart from good letters of rec. I’m trying my best not to feed into a neurotic mindset and worry too much about not matching come next year, but with what I already said about myself along with getting at least a 250+ on boards do I have a good shot?

I know there’s a ton of variables that play into matching but I do plan to apply to at least 60 programs to increase my chances.

What are your opinions as neurologists on catatonia as a real medical diagnosis, in particular in neurologic disorders such as NMDAR encephalitis? Is catatonia something you all are familiar with or have come across in your practice?

Hey guys, apologies if wrong flair used. I'm a US IMG M4 (5 years) looking for neuro clinical internships, but so far everything I've found on VSLO that's neurology related needs a prerequesite clerkship which uni's in Ireland don't do, or want someone from the program to vouch for me (and I got nada).

I have one internship lined up already, but its IM and not neuro. I'm wondering a) how did you guys get USCE in neurology and b) how beneficial is to have USCE in specialties other than neuro, as I'm not sure if I should just apply to IM electives instead as they don't have the prerequesite. Any help is greatly appreciated