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Adult Neurology Residency

Primary Goals of the Program

Primary Goals of the Adult Neurology Training Program

  1. To prepare the physician for the independent and competent practice of neurology by providing training based on supervised clinical work with increasing responsibility for outpatients and inpatients.
  2. To provide a foundation of organized instruction in the basic neurosciences.
  3. To provide an opportunity to develop and maintain an investigative career in the basic neurosciences and in clinical neurology.
  4. To gain an appreciation for the history of neurology and the rich traditions of our specialty.
  5. To develop the many personal attributes necessary for becoming an effective physician, including honesty, compassion, reliability, and effective communication skills.
  6. To provide this education for the residents based on the ACGME six core competencies of:
    • Medical Knowledge
    • Patient Care
    • Interpersonal and Communication Skills
    • Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
    • Systems-Based Practice
    • Professionalism
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Date Last Modified: July 23, 2008