Residency

The goal of the Neurology training program at Drexel University College of Medicine is to train excellent clinical neurologists who have a thorough understanding of the scientific basis of their art. To this end, we

have structured the program to ensure a very broad patient mix that provides exposure to the problems that will be encountered in any active clinical or academic practice.

All conferences and teaching are done by the faculty, as are grand rounds. Patients on the consult and inpatient services are seen by faculty members and residents on a daily basis.

All faculty members do basic, funded research. The residents are actively encouraged to participate in research at either a basic science or clinical level and write papers and present them at national meetings. All residents are encouraged to pursue fellowship training at the end of their residency. This is a program developed for the resident. It is an active program that is fun and stimulating. It is hoped that 50 percent of our graduates will pursue academic careers. All will be excellent neurologists.

HOW TO APPLY

For neurology training at Drexel University College of Medicine, you must apply through the National Residency Matching Program NRMP/ERAS. We request a Personal Statement, CV, USMLE Scores, Medical School Transcript, Dean’s Letter, and three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your clinical background.

If you have any questions regarding our program, please contact:

Mariella L. Canales,
Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
Drexel University College of Medicine,
245 North 15th Street, MS 423
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192
Phone: 215-762-4592
Fax: 215-762-3161
Email: mcanales@drexelmed.edu

Interviews are scheduled every Friday from November to January. We do not schedule interviews the weeks of Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Requirements:
One year of clinical training in internal medicine in an ACGME- approved program is required for entry into the neurology residency training program. Applicants with two or more years of internal medicine are encouraged to apply.

Stipends and Benefits:
Drexel University College of Medicine offer generous and competitive wage and benefit plans that takes the Philadelphia area cost of living into account. The hospital provides malpractice insurance for residents and fellows. Comprehensive medical insurance is offered at a minimal fee. Other benefits include life insurance, travel, accident and long-term disability insurance, tax sheltered annuities, health care and dependent care tax saving plans, direct deposit and the Educational Credit Union. Four weeks paid vacation. Drexel does not support H1 Visas.

Jyoti Pillai, M.D.

Program Director: Jyoti Pillai, M.D.
Program Coordinator: Mariella L. Canales, M.A.
Department Chair: Robert Schwartzman, M.D.

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Residency