{"id":160,"date":"2015-11-12T12:46:08","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T17:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/?page_id=160"},"modified":"2026-07-17T13:32:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T17:32:43","slug":"application-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/neurology\/education\/adult-neurology-residency-training-program\/application-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Categorical Program<\/h4>\n<p>The categorical program is a 4-year training program, consisting of 1\u00a0year in Internal Medicine and 3 years in Neurology. By taking advantage of our categorical position, an individual is able to count on four successive years of uninterrupted training in Charlottesville, Virginia, completing all neurological requirements for board certification in Neurology.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Application Process<\/h4>\n<p>The\u00a0Neurology Residency Program application process\u00a0is handled through\u00a0the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrmp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NRMP<\/a> match and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/services\/eras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERAS<\/a> system. <strong>NRMP Code: 1737180C0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For questions regarding ERAS, call 202-828-0413.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wrap\">\n<div id=\"inner\">\n<div id=\"content-sidebar-wrap\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"hfeed\">\n<div class=\"post-287 page type-page status-publish hentry entry gs-1 gs-odd gs-featured-content-entry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"parent-fieldname-text\">\n<p><strong>Your ERAS application should include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three letters of recommendation<\/li>\n<li>Curriculum vitae<\/li>\n<li>Full medical school transcript<\/li>\n<li>An NRMP number (requires completed <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrmp.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NRMP application<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"external-link\" href=\"http:\/\/www.usmle.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">USMLE<\/a> scores \u2013 Step I results needed for the application; Step 2 results (<i>both<\/i> CK and CS) are needed by <b>February 13<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Medical Student Performance Evaluation<br \/>\n(formerly Dean\u2019s Letter)<\/li>\n<li>Personal statement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Applicants <strong>MUST<\/strong> submit USMLE scores to be considered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Available Positions<\/h4>\n<p>September 2020: Applications will start to be accepted through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/services\/eras\/\">ERAS<\/a> for individuals who wish to begin their Adult Neurology Residency training July 1, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>International Graduates<\/h4>\n<div id=\"wrap\">\n<div id=\"inner\">\n<div id=\"content-sidebar-wrap\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"hfeed\">\n<div class=\"post-287 page type-page status-publish hentry entry gs-1 gs-odd gs-featured-content-entry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"parent-fieldname-text\">\n<p><strong>Requirements for graduates from medical schools outside the United States are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We accept applications from foreign medical graduates<\/li>\n<li>We do not have a minimum USMLE board score cut-off requirement<\/li>\n<li>We do not have a cut-off for year of graduation from medical school<\/li>\n<li>Prior clinical experience in the United States is advantageous, but not required.<\/li>\n<li>A valid certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/services\/eras\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERAS<\/a> service we use to receive all applications for residency is available to students and graduates of medical schools outside the United States through the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecfmg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ECFMG<\/a> which serves as your designated Dean\u2019s office. We do sponsor J-1 visas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Timing<\/h4>\n<p>Applications to the Adult Neurology Residency program must be submitted no later than December 1, 2019. Earlier application submissions are afforded a greater range of choices for interview dates.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Interview Dates<\/h4>\n<p>This year, interviews will take place virtually. They are currently scheduled for November, December, and January. A letter with details will be sent to invited applicants prior to the interviews.<\/p>\n<p>After we have received your materials, the Neurology committee will review your file and write to you regarding the status of your application.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wrap\">\n<div id=\"inner\">\n<div id=\"content-sidebar-wrap\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"hfeed\">\n<div class=\"post-287 page type-page status-publish hentry entry gs-1 gs-odd gs-featured-content-entry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Interview dates for 2020-21<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>November 6, 13, 20<\/li>\n<li>December 4, 11, 18<\/li>\n<li>January 8, 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Residency appointments are processed in the spring of the year the residency begins upon receipt of the following administrative paperwork: medical school confirmation of graduation date, recommendation letter from each program director with whom candidate has worked before appointment in neurology, documentation of liability insurance coverage and claims history, and a current curriculum vitae.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>UVA Graduate Medical Education<\/h4>\n<div id=\"wrap\">\n<div id=\"inner\">\n<div id=\"content-sidebar-wrap\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"hfeed\">\n<div class=\"post-287 page type-page status-publish hentry entry gs-1 gs-odd gs-featured-content-entry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Diversity Day &#8211; TBD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This program has previously featured presentations by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>School of Medicine faculty about diversity goals and initiatives underway at UVA<\/li>\n<li>Resident representatives from the Housestaff Council for Diversity and Inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>UVA passionately believes that a diverse housestaff encourages empathy and compassion within the hospital and well as the greater Charlottesville community. We seek a racially, ethnically and gender diverse intern class for 2021.\u00a0If this is important to your understanding of and interest in UVA, please let us know if you would like to participate in this special activity. For anyone who cannot accommodate the diversity day, please know there are many housestaff and faculty eager to discuss diversity and inclusion with you during whichever interview day you select.<\/p>\n<div id=\"wrap\">\n<div id=\"inner\">\n<div id=\"content-sidebar-wrap\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"hfeed\">\n<div class=\"post-287 page type-page status-publish hentry entry gs-1 gs-odd gs-featured-content-entry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p><strong>Second Look for Diversity &#8211; TBD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is an opportunity for select individuals who have <em>already interviewed<\/em> to learn more about specific Diversity programming.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Appointment Requirements<\/h4>\n<p>Residency appointments are processed in the spring of the year. The residency begins upon receipt of the following administrative paperwork: medical school confirmation of graduation date, recommendation letter from each program director with whom the candidate\u00a0has worked before appointment in neurology, documentation of liability insurance coverage and claims history, and a current curriculum vitae.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please Note:<\/b> To understand the requirements for clinical appointment and employment at the University of Virginia Health System, it is extremely important for you to review the Requirements and Benefits of Appointment as part of the application process. It contains specific information related to appointments, contracts, stipends, and benefits. You may also wish to take a look at the overview of the <a class=\"internal-link\" title=\"Salary and Benefits\" href=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/gme\/salary-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salary and Benefits<\/a> package for housestaff residents.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Easy Columns 2.1.1 by Pat Friedl http:\/\/www.patrickfriedl.com --><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"wrap\">Questions and Correspondence<\/h4>\n<p>All correspondence relating to applications, interviews, etc. should be directed to:<\/p>\n<div id=\"wrap\">\n<div id=\"inner\">\n<div id=\"content-sidebar-wrap\">\n<div id=\"content\" class=\"hfeed\">\n<div class=\"post-287 page type-page status-publish hentry entry gs-1 gs-odd gs-featured-content-entry\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div id=\"parent-fieldname-text\">\n<p><strong>Andy Reddy, C-TAGME<br \/>\n<\/strong>Medical Education Coordinator \u2013 Department of Neurology<br \/>\nUniversity of Virginia Health System<br \/>\nP.O. 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