Curriculum

PGY1: Intern

In the first year, residents focus on building a strong foundation in internal medicine and are introduced to neurology through rotations and continuity clinics.

Key Rotations (4-week blocks)

• Miami Valley Hospital Inpatient Neurology:  3 blocks
• Neurology Subspecialty Clinic: 1 block
• Inpatient Internal Medicine:  3blocks
• Internal Medicine Electives: 1 block
• Miami Valley Hospital Medical Intensive Care: 2 blocks
• Miami Valley Hospital Emergency Department: 1 block
• Internal Medicine Night Float: 1.5 block

Continuity Clinic

• Neurology Continuity Clinic: Residents begin their continuity clinic, managing ambulatory neurological conditions one half-day per week.

Call Schedule

• During night float.

PGY2: Junior Neurology Resident

The second year emphasizes outpatient and inpatient neurology through a mix of core and subspecialty rotations.  Residents begin managing neurological diseases under supervision of senior residents and faculty.  Residents begin elective rotations, gaining exposure to a variety of subspecialties.

Key Rotations (4-week blocks)

• Miami Valley Hospital General Neurology Inpatient Service: 2 blocks
• Miami Valley Hospital Vascular Neurology Inpatient Service: 2 blocks
• Miami Valley Hospital Neurocritical Care: 1 block
• VA Neurology:  2 blocks
• Transition to Senior Experience: 1 block
• EEG/Epilepsy – 1 block
• Electives:  2.75 blocks
• Night Float: .25 block
• Child Neurology: 1 block

Call Schedule

• PGY2: No overnight call until the final block of 1 week of night float.

PGY3: Senior Resident

In the third year, residents take on increased responsibility in patient care and teaching roles, refining their clinical and leadership skills.  PGY3 residents assume supervisory roles and lead consultations in the emergency room and hospital. Resident have more elective time to explore their areas of interest to help with their decision to apply to fellowship, if desired.

Key Rotations (4-week blocks)

• Miami Valley Hospital General Neurology Inpatient Service: 3 blocks
• Miami Valley Hospital Vascular Neurology Inpatient Service: 2 blocks
• Miami Valley Hospital Neurocritical Care: 1 block
• Electives: 4.5 blocks
• Night Float: 1.5 blocks
• Child Neurology: 1 block

Call Schedule

• PGY3:  During night float and 10-12 weekend nights outside of night float experience.

PGY4: Transition to Independent Practice

The final year allows residents to demonstrate their readiness for independent practice while continuing to supervise junior residents. 

Key Rotations (4-week blocks)

• Miami Valley Hospital General Neurology Inpatient Service: 4 blocks
• Miami Valley Hospital Vascular Neurology Inpatient Service: 1 block
• Electives: 3.5 blocks
• Night Float: 1.5 blocks
• Subspecialty Clinics: 1 block
• Child Neurology: 1 block
• Psychiatry – 1 block

Call Schedule

• PGY4:  During night float and 10-12 weekend nights outside of night float experience.