Madigan Army Medical Center Program
Neurology - Tacoma, WA | ACGME Code: 1805421138
The Neurology Residency Program at Madigan Army Medical Center is a fully accredited program that began in 1991. It offers a four-year training program with a broad exposure to neurological illnesses in all age groups due to the large patient populations seen at the center. The program consists of inpatient, outpatient, subspecialty, and research rotations both within and outside of Madigan.
Residents are provided with the opportunity for scholarly activities, including teaching, literature reviews, case presentations, journal club reviews, and discussions of contemporary neurological topics. There is also a strong emphasis on the development of teaching skills and experience. Residents participate in night call rotations and take part in required examinations during their training.
The goals of the Neurology Residency Program include providing residents with excellence in educational and clinical experience, fulfilling all the necessary requirements for eventual certification by relevant boards, engaging in scholarly activities and clinical research, and developing the skills to be educators and advocates for patients. The program aims to instill a moral compass in residents to integrate high standards of care, compassion, and professionalism in their medical practice.
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PGY1 Positions 2 ( 2, 3, 2, 1 )
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Tacoma city, Washington
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- Pros: Affordable cost of living, proximity to outdoor activities, diverse population, educational opportunities.
- Cons: Slightly higher crime rate, potential for rainy weather, rising housing costs.
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