Tower Health Program

The Neurology Residency Program at Tower Health has achieved initial accreditation through the ACGME as a Categorical Program with 24 resident positions. The program spans four years, accepting six residents per year. The application process for the 2024 cycle includes materials like the Common Application Form, medical school transcript, MSPE, three letters of recommendation, personal statement and CV, USMLE/COMLEX scores (first-attempt passes required), and an ECFMG status report for international graduates. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2023.

For international graduates, Tower Health Program supports J1 and H1B visas. It's noted that U.S. experience is strongly preferred, along with no cut-off date for graduation from medical school. The selection process involves review by the Selection Committee, followed by interview invitations extended via email. Virtual interviews will be conducted from October through the end of January.

The Neurology Program also details a comprehensive curriculum that varies across PGY levels, ensuring exposure to diverse areas such as inpatient medicine, neurology wards, child neurology, and various electives. The faculty comprises experienced individuals like Dr. Jyoti A Pillai, the Program Director, indicating a wealth of clinical expertise and educational commitment within the program.

Site information indicates that Reading Hospital operates as the primary training site for the Neurology residency, offering a wide range of clinical rotations across neurology specialties. Additionally, residents will have rotations at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, known for its comprehensive programs in child neurology and other pediatric specialties. Residents will gain experience across a variety of neurological conditions and disorders throughout their training.