Foundational Training
Build core skills in internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine and neurology.
Neurology Residency Curriculum
Our four-year curriculum builds progressively from foundational clinical training to advanced neurology, subspecialty experience, electives and career preparation.
Curriculum at a Glance
Core Neurology
Develop confidence in inpatient neurology, stroke, neurocritical care, outpatient clinic and psychiatry.
Advanced Clinical Experience
Gain focused experience in epilepsy, EMU, neuromuscular medicine, EMG and child neurology.
Leadership and Electives
Refine clinical judgment, expand outpatient expertise and pursue electives aligned with career goals.
Year-by-Year Rotations
PGY-1: Foundational Training
Residents complete the preliminary year in collaboration with the internal medicine and neurology departments. Two possible tracks are available.
Track 1
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Intensive Care Unit | 2 months |
| Internal Medicine Wards | 2 months |
| Coronary Care Unit | 1 month |
| Internal Medicine Fellowship Consults | 3 months |
| Neurology | 4 months |
Track 2
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Intensive Care Unit | 2 months |
| Internal Medicine Wards | 2 months |
| Coronary Care Unit | 1 month |
| Internal Medicine Fellowship Consults | 1 month |
| Emergency Medicine | 2 months |
| Neurology | 4 months |
PGY-2: Core Neurology Training
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Inpatient Neurology Floor Service | 4 months |
| Neuro ICU and Stroke Service | 4 months |
| Neuroradiology | 1 month |
| Outpatient Neurology Clinic | 2 months |
| Psychiatry | 1 month |
PGY-3: Advanced Clinical Experience
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Inpatient Neurology Floor Service | 3 months |
| Epilepsy and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit | 2 months |
| Outpatient Neurology Clinic | 2 months |
| Neuromuscular Medicine and EMG | 2 months |
| Child Neurology | 3 months |
Child Neurology Training Sites
| Institution | Location |
|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Amarillo, Texas |
| UT Health San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, Texas |
PGY-4: Subspecialty and Elective Focus
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Neurology Clinic | 3 months |
| Epilepsy and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit | 1 month |
| Inpatient Neurology Floor Service | 5 months |
| Electives | 3 months |
Elective Opportunities
- Sleep medicine
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Pain management
- Neurointervention
- Research
- Away rotation
Program Highlights
Comprehensive Clinical Exposure
Train across inpatient, outpatient, stroke, epilepsy, EMG and subspecialty settings.
Progressive Responsibility
Advance from foundational clinical work to increasingly independent decision-making and leadership.
Elective Flexibility
Use elective time to explore fellowship interests, research or individualized career goals.
Diverse Training Sites
Gain experience across multiple academic institutions and clinical environments.
Explore the Residency Program
Learn more about the residents, compensation and application process.