Residency Program
Years in Residency
The Neurology Residency Program is a fully accredited three-year program of training that is completely integrated among the affiliated hospitals. The program is designed to:
- Train physicians to become proficient clinical neurologists by providing three years of progressive experience and responsibility in the diagnosis and management of both adult and pediatric patients with neurologic conditions.
- Provide exposure to a number of ancillary disciplines including, but not limited to, neuropathology, electroencephalography, electromyography, neuroradiology, neuro-ophthalmology, neurosurgery, psychiatry and rehabilitation medicine.
- Provide a broad educational experience in the basic neurosciences to form the foundation for understanding and applying the principles of clinical neurology.
- The transfer of patient information during morning rounds is an integral component to resident training and ensures continuity of patient care.
Beyond Residency
Most residents graduating from the University of Washington Neurology programs obtain fellowships for further training. Support for fellowship training in EEG and neurophysiology, movement disorders,
neuropathology, sleep medicine, vascular neurology (stroke) and headache is available at the University of Washington through training grants and other funds. The majority of graduates pursue academic careers that variably combine patient care, research and teaching.
Individual fellowship training can be arranged by working with a chosen mentor and applying to the NIH or other funding sources for financial support.