Vascular Neurology Application Process

Positions and Duration

Two positions are offered on a competitive basis each year in the Vascular Neurology Fellowship at University of Arizona-College of Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. The Vascular Neurology Fellowship is a 12 month program beginning on July 1st and ending on June 30th.   
 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are selected for the fellowship program based on specific prerequisites and criteria:

  • Graduation from an ACGME-accredited residency program, American Osteopathic Association (AOA)-approved residency program, ACGME International (ACGME-I) Advanced Specialty Accreditation program, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-accredited or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)-accredited residency program located in Canada.
  • Fellows must have successfully completed a program in neurology, child neurology, or neurodevelopment disabilities that satisfies the requirements above.
  • Additionally, candidates must be either a U.S. citizen, possess an employment authorization document (EAD), or be eligible for a J-1 visa.

 

Fellow Selection

The Program, under supervision of the Sponsoring Institutions, will ensure that it will select candidates from among eligible applicants on the basis of residency program-related criteria such as their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. A Fellow accepts employment with Banner University Medical Center as a Clinical Assistant with Designated Campus Colleague (DCC) status with the University of Arizona.
 
Academic Credentials are to include:
  • Performance in medical school, as verified in official school transcripts
  • Performance in basic and clinical science years, verified by the Deans Letter (MSPE)
  • Performance on USMLE Step 1 and 2 examinations, and if applicable USMLE Clinical Skills.
  • Three letters of reference from facuty at their medical school
  • ECFMG Certificate (if applicable)
  • Scholarly accomplishments

 
Fellows will be appointed only when medical school and relevant post-graduate experience have been verified
 

How to Apply

Physicians interested in our Fellowship Programs at the University of Arizona may apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
 

Your ERAS application will require the following documentation:

  • Up-to-date CV
  • Three letters of reference from faculty at their medical school
  • USMLE/COMLEX scores
  • ECFMG certificate (see “International Medical Graduates” below)
  • Medical school transcript
  • MSPE (Dean's letter)
  • Certificate of completion (or good standing in) ACGME-accredited residency
  • Personal statement

 

International Medical Graduates

Graduates of foreign medical schools are welcome to apply to the fellowships provided they have a standard ECFMG Certificate and an Arizona postgraduate training permit.
 

Timeline and Deadlines

The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program and adheres to its policies and principles. Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service. Application submissions begin December 1, The program will review and applications and extend interviews through March. Match day for vascular neurology fellowships occurs in mid-May, with training beginning the following academic year on July 1.