FACULTY POSITION
OPENINGS

• Curriculum and Rotations
• Benefits and Compensation
• Application Requirements
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Current Residents

We have a fully accredited residency program in Adult Neurology and we offer one position for a Sleep Medicine fellow. The training opportunities are provided at the University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics and at the Harry S Truman VA Hospital, just across the street from the UMC. Residents have beautiful swamp area with all computer facilities and online connections from that area. More information about our Neurology Residency Program is available.

Resident rotations and activities are as per the guidelines and requirements of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. Rotations include time at both the University Medical Center (MU) and Harry S. Truman Veteran Affairs Hospital(VA) just across the street from the UMC.

Medicine - PGY1
Residents rotate in various electives and wards with the Department of Internal Medicine. The electives covered include Nephrology, Pulmonary medicine, Infectious disease, Rheumatology, Cardiology and other medicine sub-specialties. Floor time includes ward months on MU and VA with urgent care and MICU blocks.

Neurology - PGY2
PGY2 is spent with extensive clinical training in ward blocks at the UMC and VA. The rotations are closely supervised by attending and senior residents with senior residents on constant back up on call days.

Neurology - PGY3 & PGY4
The residents rotate through neuropathology, neuroopthalmology, pediatric neurology, EEG , EMG, psychiatry, Pain , PM & R , research and consult blocks. Residents can also do an away rotation at premier institutes like Washington University, St. Louis .

Stipends are adjusted annually. For the Academic Year 2006-07 the stipends are as follows:

• malpractice insurance
• comprehensive medical insurance
• life insurance
• accident and long-term disability insurance
• health care and dependent care tax saving plans
• lab coat and pager
• photocopying is available 24 hours a day in multiple locations in the department
• unlimited access to our well-stocked neurology library in addition to the Health Science Library
• access to UpToDate™, Ovid™ database, Micromedex™ and innumerable electronic journals from any terminal in the hospital
• access to various neurology journals and publications
• membership to the American Academy of Neurology, including a subscription to Neurology,
• allocated book fund per year to each resident
• a beautiful swamp area with computers and online access

• Beginning July 1, 2006, the Neurology residency program match will be handled through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). NRMP's website is http:///www.nrmp.org. Students may register with the NRMP beginning in July.
• Students applying to our program will also need to register with ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Residency applications, recommendation letters, transcripts, etc., will be sent to our program through ERAS. The ERAS website is http://www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm. Applicants may begin accessing ERAS July 1, 2006.
• Experience in the United States is preferred. This may be in the form of Clinical Training, Clinical Research, Externships and Observerships. The University of Missouri-Columbia does not offer externships or observerships .
• We prefer passing USMLE scores of 80 or above, but we also take into account applicant.s prior training and experience.
• We will consider applicants with immigration status of U.S. Citizens ,permanent residents ,H-1 visa eligible or J-1 visa eligible candidates.
• The deadline for submitting applications is December 1, 2006, however, late fees will apply after this date with the latest registration deadline being February 21, 2007.
• Interviews are conducted typically on two or three days and are scheduled for December 2006 and January 2007.
• One year of clinical training in internal medicine is required for entry into the Neurology Residency Training Program. In cooperation with the Department of Medicine, PGY-1 positions in general internal medicine are provided for continuity of clinical training in medicine and neurology. Separate applications need not be sent to the Department of Medicine for these positions but it is essential for you to participate in ERAS and NRMP to match.
• The neurology residency program at University of Missouri-Columbia encourages diversity and seeks applicants from diverse ethnic, social and cultural backgrounds.

• How do I reach Columbia?
  Columbia is easily accessible. You can fly into St. Louis or Kansas city airport and take a shuttle to drop you at the place of stay. For more information on the shuttle you can visit the website www.moexpress.com. You can also fly into Columbia Regional airport.
• Where do I stay when I visit Columbia for the interview?
  The department will make arrangements for your stay at a hotel the night before the interview.
• What would be a typical interview day like?
  Typical interview day would involve brief interviews with the faculty members and the residents and a guided tour of the hospital and clinic facility. Lunch would be provided.
• Where can I go to visit in Columbia while I am here for the interview?
  We have prepared information about Columbia for your edification.
• What is an economical way to travel while I am here?
  You can look up yellow pages for car rentals or taxi cabs. Car rentals are available at Avis (1-800-917-2847) and Enterprise (1-866-799-7961) Taxi cabs can be called for at A1 express 573- 442-7200/ 573-874-7110 or Yellow cab at 573-499-3988 You can also take the bus- Columbia transit .Route and timings are available on www.columbiatransit.com or 573-874-7282.

  If you have reviewed our website and still have any unanswered questions, please feel free to contact :

  Chris Bethel
  Residency Coordinator
  Email: bethelch@missouri.edu
  Ph:573-882-2260

  Current Residents

  PGY 1- Class of 2010
  Chetan Soni, MD
  Myles Goble, MD
  Munish Goyal, MD

  PGY 2- Class of 2009
  Timothy Ferrell
  Aarti Sarwal
  Harneet Singh

  PGY 3- Class of 2008
  Amar Elkhalifa
  Liu Xiaozhong

  PGY 4- Class of 2007
  Krishna Mettu
  Faisal Raja  

   

   

   

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