Neurology Residency Curriculum
Our four-year curriculum builds progressively from foundational clinical training to advanced neurology, subspecialty experience, electives and career preparation.
Curriculum at a Glance
PGY-1: Foundational Training
Build core skills in internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine and neurology.
PGY-2: Core Neurology
Develop confidence in inpatient neurology, stroke, neurocritical care, outpatient clinic and psychiatry.
PGY-3: Advanced Clinical Experience
Gain focused experience in epilepsy, EMU, neuromuscular medicine, EMG and child neurology.
PGY-4: Advanced Clinical Experience
Refine clinical judgment, expand outpatient expertise and pursue electives aligned with career goals.
PGY-1: Foundational Training
Residents complete the preliminary year in collaboration with the internal medicine and neurology departments. Two possible tracks are available.
Track 1
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Intensive Care Unit | 2 months |
| Internal Medicine Wards | 2 months |
| Coronary Care Unit | 1 month |
| Internal Medicine Fellowship Consults | 3 months |
| Neurology | 4 months |
Track 2
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Intensive Care Unit | 2 months |
| Internal Medicine Wards | 2 months |
| Coronary Care Unit | 1 month |
| Internal Medicine Fellowship Consults | 1 month |
| Emergency Medicine | 2 months |
| Neurology | 4 months |
PGY-2: Core Neurology Training
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Inpatient Neurology Floor Service | 4 months |
| Neuro ICU and Stroke Service | 4 months |
| Neuroradiology | 1 month |
| Outpatient Neurology Clinic | 2 months |
| Psychiatry | 1 month |
PGY-3: Advanced Clinical Experience
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Inpatient Neurology Floor Service | 3 months |
| Epilepsy and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit | 2 months |
| Outpatient Neurology Clinic | 2 months |
| Neuromuscular Medicine and EMG | 2 months |
| Child Neurology | 3 months |
Child Neurology Training Sites
| Rotation | Location |
|---|---|
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Amarillo, Texas |
| UT Health San Antonio | San Antonio, Texas |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, Texas |
PGY-4: Subspecialty and Elective Focus
| Rotation | Duration |
|---|---|
| Outpatient Neurology Clinic | 3 months |
| Epilepsy and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit | 1 month |
| Inpatient Neurology Floor Service | 5 months |
| Electives | 3 months |
Elective Opportunities
- Sleep medicine
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Pain management
- Neurointervention
- Research
- Away rotation
Program Highlights
Comprehensive Clinical Exposure
Train across inpatient, outpatient, stroke, epilepsy, EMG and subspecialty settings.
Progressive Responsibility
Advance from foundational clinical work to increasingly independent decision-making and leadership.
Elective Flexibility
Use elective time to explore fellowship interests, research or individualized career goals.
Diverse Training Sites
Gain experience across multiple academic institutions and clinical environments.