For applicants to the Neurology Residency Program, The University of Arizona Department of Medicine offers preliminary PGY-1 positions. This program provides excellent training and fulfills the internship requirements for Board eligibility. We are able to guarantee PGY-1 positions to applicants that match with our program, however; you must apply to and interview successfully with this program separately from the Neurology program. To apply for this PGY-1 program, you must apply through ERAS, and set up an interview directly with the Department of Medicine.
The program's philosophy with regard to which candidates it accepts can be summarized as
The program accepts candidates of US medical schools and International Medical Graduates (IMGs) on a competitive evaluation process. Neurology positions are offered through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). For IMGs who match with our program, H1-B visas are sponsored by the University of Arizona on a case-by-case basis after departmental recommendation. Passing the USMLE Step 3 with good scores would be in your favor if you are an IMG. Please visit the International Scholars Home Page at the University of Arizona for visa information. International Medical and Graduates, please also visit the Education Council on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) web site at http://www.ecfmg.org/ for further information.
To apply you will need to do the following:
Register with the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Their address is:
Association of American Medical Colleges
ERAS (http://www.aamc.org/students/eras/start.htm)
2450 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037-1126
Phone: (202) 828-0400
Fax: (202) 828-1125
E-mail:
Interviews will be scheduled after review of completed applications. A completed application will consist of the following: completed application, personal statement, CV, 3 letters of recommendation, dean's letter, transcripts and USMLE scores. A typical invited interviewee will be scheduled for a day of activities including facility tours, discussions with housestaff and interviews at the College of Medicine, Arizona Health Sciences Center.
Interviews may be scheduled as early as November and as late as February.
To expedite any questions regarding your application or for correspondence, please contact:
The University of Arizona
Department of Neurology
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
P.O. Box 245023
Tucson, AZ 85724-5023
Phone: (520) 626-2006
Fax: (520) 626-2111
E-mail:
