Application Procedure and Interview Process
All applications for the neurology residency training program at the University of Minnesota are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). We do not accept paper applications. The Dean’s office of your medical school will have a copy of The Student Workstation Manual and the software required to submit your application. Application Requirements: - A completed application form.
- Personal statement.
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation.
- Dean’s letter from your medical school.
- A transcript from your medical school.
- A recent photograph.
- USMLE or COMLEX scores. You may apply to our program while Step 2 scores are pending.
International Medical Graduates must: - Must possess a J-1 visa or be able to obtain a J-1 visa by 4/26/2012
- Clinical experience in an accredited program in the United States or Canada.
- Pass the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) which includes English language skills.
- Passing scores from USMLE Step 1 or equivalent on first attempt with score of 200 and above. Please include Step 2 if available. You may apply to our program while Step 2 scores are pending.
THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 15, 2011. OUR PROGRAM DOES NOT SPONSOR H-1 VISAS. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants to the Neurology Residency Program must be graduates of an approved United States or Canadian Medical School, or foreign medical graduates who possess or are eligible for a J1 visa, have been certified through the ECFMG and have obtained some clinical experience in an accredited program in the U.S. or Canada at the time of the application. Interview Process: All applications will be reviewed from September 1st to November 15th 2011. Starting late September, we will email invitations to select applicants with available interview dates, interview schedules and additional information regarding the interview process. Interview dates will be during the months of October, November, and December. Eligible applicants who submit their application earlier have a higher chance of interviewing on their preferred dates. Hotel Accommodations: - Our program provides hotel accommodations for the night prior to the interview at a discounted rate.
- Transportation to the airport: Our program provides shuttle bus transportation to applicants who are leaving by plane after the interview.
All correspondence concerning the residency program should be addressed to: Ezgi Tiryaki, M.D.
Program Director
c/o Ms. Jean Jones, Residency Program Coordinator
Department of Neurology
University of Minnesota
420 Delaware St SE , MMC 295
Minneapolis , MN 55455 You may also contact the program office via telephone, fax or through electronic mail: Telephone: 612-626-6519 (weekdays between 8:00am – 4:00 pm CST)
Fax: 612-625-7950
E-mail: jones411@umn.edu
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