PROGRAM DIRECTOR

• Dean K. Naritoku, M.D., Professor and Chair of Neurology

HIGHLIGHTS

• "Project Neurology 2010"  -  to train the finest neurologists for the future, who have mastered:

• superb bedside clinical skills
• comprehensive knowledge of scientific and clinical bases for neurological practice
• ability to critically judge information and data
  
• all technical skills needed for their practice of neurology
• teaching skills to improve the knowledge and clinical practice of
  their future communities
  
  
• Four year program, with PGY-1 year included
• Balanced patient population with wide geographic draw
  
• Structured courses in core clinical neurology, EEG, EMG, EP, basic sciences (neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology)
  
• Training in neurologic proceedures, including EMG, EEG, evoked potentials, carotid ultrasonography and sleep
  
• Ample elective time to pursue individual interests

CLINICAL ROTATIONS

• PGY-1 Year
  
  Provided by USA Department of Internal Medicine
  
  
• PGY-2 Year
  
  Inpatient service - 5 mos
  Outpatient clinic - 2 mos
  Pediatric neurology - 2 mos
  Neuroradiology - 1 mo
  Neurosurgery - 1 mo
  Psychiatry - 1 mo
  
  
• PGY-3 Year
  
  Inpatient service - 4 mos
  Outpatient clinic - 3 mos
  Pediatric neurology - 1 mo
  EMG - 2 mos
  EEG - 1 mo
  Neuropathology - 1 mo

• PGY-4 Year
  
  Inpatient service/Chief Resident - 6 mos
  Electives - 6 mos
  
  
• Other Information
  
  Continuity clinic is attended by all residents twice per week
  Residents read carotid sonogram (Doppler) studies while on Outpatient clinic rotation

• Basic Science Course - alternates each year between Neuroscience, Neuropharmacology, and Neuroanatomy (sample schedule)
• Summer Core Neurology Course - 3 times a week during July and August (sample schedule)
• EEG/Neurophysiology - combines structured lectures with reading sessions weekly (sample schedule)
• EMG/NCV - biweekly
• Child Neurology - biweekly
• Grand Rounds - weekly
• Professor's Rounds - weekly
• Journal Club - monthly
• Morning Report - daily
• Neuroradiology Conference - weekly

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• USA Medical Center
• USA Children and Women's Hospital
• Mobile Infirmary
• Mobile Infirmary West

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

• Participation in research projects during residency is encouraged. Most residents participate as co-investigators on our clinical trials, and receive IRB training. There are many opportunities to work with faculty mentors on individual projects.

SALARY, BENEFITS

• USA Resident salaries and benefits
• Academic Leave - Residents are encouraged to attend and present at National Meetings, such as the American Academy of Neurology (AAN). Up to five days per year may be taken for academic leave for purpose of attending scientific meetings and/or interviewing for fellowship training.

LIVING IN MOBILE

• Mobile is a beautiful mid-sized coastal city, which offers good climate, low cost of living, many cultural activities and close access to beaches and recreation. Mobile is known for its fine food and music.  In addition, it is only an hour's drive to the Gulf Shores and two hours to New Orleans. Mobile was selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the top ten cities for economic recovery (6/10/09). Mobile is a great place to live, work, and play!
  
  
• Links to Mobile
• City of Mobile
• Gulf Shores
• Mobile events
• Bellingrath Gardens
• Mobile Symphony
• Mobile Ballet
• Mobile Museum of Art
• Bayfest Music Festival
• Performing Arts Festival
• Greater Gulf State Fair
• USS Alabama
• Fishing in the Gulf
• USA Football and Athletics
• Mardi Gras in Mobile

CURRENT RESIDENTS

• USA Neurology Resident Profiles

APPLYING FOR NEUROLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING

We have three Neurology positions (PGY-1) available for July 1, 2010, which are available through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).  We do not offer positions on a prematch basis.

The University of South Alabama Department of Neurology Residency Training Program will begin accepting applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) on September 1, 2009 and begin interviewing applicants on October 1, 2009.

Required documents submitted through ERAS application include the common application form, CV, three letters of recommendation, MSPE (Dean’s letter), copy of MD diploma, and official copies of USMLE scores. If you are a foreign medical school graduate, you must provide a copy of your current ECFMG certificate. Applicants requiring visas please note that we accept only J-1 visas.  

For further information, please contact:

Naomi Walters
Residency Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
University of South Alabama
3401 Medical Park Dr., Bldg 3, Suite 205
Mobile, AL 36693
nwalters@usouthal.edu
(251) 660-5506 (voice)
(251) 660-5924 (fax)