Charleston Area Medical Center Program

The Charleston Area Medical Center Neurology Residency, located in Charleston, West Virginia, is a comprehensive training program under the CAMC Institute for Academic Medicine. This ACGME-accredited program offers residents a blend of intensive clinical training, didactic lectures, and individual study time to establish a strong knowledge base in clinical neurology.

The program at CAMC provides abundant clinical exposure, with over 107,000 emergency room visits and 682,000 outpatient visits recorded in 2021. Residents also have significant research opportunities within the field of Neurology, with a dedicated research department and annual Research Day.

Key features of the CAMC neurology residency program include fellowship-trained faculty, exposure to a variety of outpatient specialties, life support training, and access to advanced facilities such as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level I Trauma Center. Residents benefit from a structured curriculum that covers various subspecialties, including neuro-interventional, neuromuscular, and cognitive/behavioral neurology.

The program is structured into 13 four-week blocks, with a categorical medicine year in PGY-1 and progressively advancing responsibilities in patient care and management in subsequent years. Residents also have the opportunity to participate in elective rotations tailored to their interests with Program Director approval.

The program's mission is to produce capable, confident, and compassionate neurologists who provide exceptional care to diverse patient populations. Additionally, the CAMC Neurology Residency aims to prepare physicians for independent practice, promote research in neurology, and foster a culture of collaboration, leadership, and professionalism among residents and faculty.

Dr. Suzanne Crandall, a board-certified neurologist, serves as the Program Director for the neurology residency program at CAMC. The program also provides a dedicated residency coordinator to support residents throughout their training.

For medical students interested in a well-rounded neurology residency program with a focus on clinical excellence, research opportunities, and a supportive learning environment, the Charleston Area Medical Center Neurology Residency offers a compelling training experience.