Maine Medical Center Program

The Neurology Residency Program at Maine Medical Center offers a comprehensive and cutting-edge training experience in clinical neuroscience. Residents can benefit from exposure to various neurological subspecialties, including stroke, epilepsy, dementia, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular medicine, and neuro-oncology, among others. The program is designed to support personalized training with longitudinal tracks and mentorship, allowing residents to pursue their individual goals as clinicians, scientists, educators, and advocates.

Maine Medical Center is a 700-bed tertiary care hospital and the top-rated hospital in Maine. It features a modern outpatient clinical site for neurological care, a comprehensive stroke center with state-of-the-art neuro-endovascular support, a comprehensive epilepsy program, and an MS Center of Excellence. Additional programs in various subspecialties, robust clinical trials, and research opportunities are available, along with tele-neurology programs focusing on various neurological conditions.

The program values lifelong learning in neurology, patient-centered clinical excellence, resident well-being, diversity, and social responsibility. Upon graduation, residents are equipped with these core values to excel as clinicians, educators, and researchers in the field of neurology. The supportive learning environment at Maine Medical Center aims to foster the development of outstanding neurologists who can inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

For application requirements, Maine Medical Center participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The application requirements include a completed ERAS application, medical school transcript, USMLE or COMLEX scores, dean's letter (MSPE), and three letters of recommendation. International Medical Graduates must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). The program sponsors J-1 Visas only.

Overall, the Maine Medical Center Neurology Residency Program offers a rich learning experience in a supportive environment, equipping residents with the skills and values necessary to excel in the field of neurology.