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• Frequently Asked Questions
• Current Residents

We have a fully accredited, categorical residency program in adult neurology and offer one sleep medicine fellowship position. Resident rotations and activities follow the guidelines and requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The training opportunities are provided at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics (UMHC) and at the Harry S Truman VA Hospital.

PGY1 - Medicine
Residents rotate through various services within the Department of Internal Medicine. The rotations include psychiatry, nephrology, pulmonary medicine, infectious disease, rheumatology, cardiology and other medicine sub-specialties. The in-patient rotations are performed at UMHC and VA, and include urgent care and MICU blocks.

PGY2 - Neurology
This year consists of extensive clinical training on the in-patient service at UMHC and VA. The team consists of neurology residents, rotating residents from other services (e.g., psychiatry), and attending physicians.

PGY3 and PGY4 - Neurology
This year consists of rotations in neuropathology, neuroopthalmology, pediatric neurology, EEG , EMG, specialty out-patient clinics pain, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and research. Extensive time will be spent on in-patient consult service. Residents have the option to do an away rotation in critical care as an elective at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri.

Stipends are adjusted annually. For the Academic Year 2008-09 the stipends are as follows:

• malpractice insurance
• comprehensive medical insurance
• life insurance
• accident and long-term disability insurance
• health care and dependent care tax saving plans
• residents' lounge with 24-hour access to complementary food
• lab coat and pager
• unlimited access to the MU Health Sciences Library
• use of the electronic medical record system in in-patient and out-patient settings
• access to UpToDate™, Ovid™ database, Micromedex™ and innumerable electronic journals from any terminal in the hospital
• access to various neurology journals and publications
• membership to the American Academy of Neurology, including a subscription to Neurology,
• allocated book fund per year to each resident
• a designated work area in the department and in the hospital

• The Neurology residency program match is handled through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applicants must be registered with NRMP prior to submitting their application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
• Residency applications, recommendation letters, transcripts, etc., will be sent to our program through ERAS. Applicants may begin accessing ERAS September 2, 2008.
• Experience in the United States is preferred. This may be in the form of Clinical Training, Clinical Research, Externships and Observerships. The University of Missouri-Columbia does not offer externships or observerships .
• We prefer passing USMLE scores of 85 or above, but we also take into account applicants' prior training and experience.
• We will consider applicants with immigration status of U.S. citizens, permanent residents, H-1 visa eligible or J-1 visa eligible candidates. Consideration of an H-1B visa eligible candidate is based on successfully passing the USMLE step 3 exam no later than January 31st of the same year training is to begin.
• The deadline for submitting applications is December 15 of  2008.
• If you are chosen for an interview, you will contacted by Chris Bethel, the residency coordinator, to schedule an interview date and get information on making travel arrangements. Applicants should plan for the interview process to take from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• In cooperation with the Department of Medicine, PGY-1 positions in general internal medicine are provided for continuity of clinical training in medicine and neurology. Separate applications need not be sent to the Department of Medicine for these positions but it is essential for you to participate in ERAS and NRMP to match.
• The neurology residency program at University of Missouri-Columbia encourages diversity and seeks applicants from diverse ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds.

• Where is Columbia, Missouri?
  Columbia, Missouri [Google map] is located roughly halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis, near the center of the continental United States.
• How do I reach Columbia?
  Columbia is easily accessible. There are international airports in both St. Louis (STL) and Kansas City (MCI). Shuttle service is available from both airports to Columbia. There is no rail service to Columbia.
• Where do I stay when I visit Columbia for the interview?
  Chris Bethel will provide you with a list of hotel choices and assist you with making arrangements for your stay.
• What would a typical interview day be like?
  A typical interview day would consist of brief interviews with faculty and residents, and a guided tour of the hospital facilities. Detailed itineraries will be sent prior to your arrival.
• Where can I find out more about Columbia?
  Please visit the The Columbia Chamber of Commerce website and talk to the residents during your visit.

  If you have reviewed our website and still have any unanswered questions, please feel free to contact :

  Chris Bethel
  Residency Coordinator
  Email: bethelch@missouri.edu
  Ph:573-882-2260

  Current Residents

  PGY 1- Class of 2012
  Agnieszka Kowalska
  Shi Yun "Aletheia" Lim
  Naila Bharti

  PGY 2- Class of 2011
  Swapan Dholakia
  Gyanendra Kumar
  Kinshuk Sahaya

  PGY 3- Class of 2010
  Scott Lucchese
  Myles Goble
  Munish Goyal
  Chetan Soni

  PGY 4- Class of 2009
  Aarti Sarwal
  Harneet Singh  

   

   

   

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