University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School/Ascension Seton Medical Center Program

The Neurology Residency programs at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin offer focused training in general and subspecialty neurology. Both the Dell Seton Medical Center Program and the Ascension Seton Medical Center Program aim to train outstanding clinical neurologists with comprehensive knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet the clinical challenges of the 21st century. These programs emphasize training in both general and subspecialty neurology, incorporating team-based approaches to patient care and integrating translational and clinical research opportunities for all residents.

Application Procedure: - Applicants are encouraged to apply to both the Dell Seton Medical Center Program and the Ascension Seton Medical Center Program. - They participate in the National Resident Matching Program and submission is through the Electronic Residency Application Service. - Application deadline is October 15, but can be extended under special circumstances. - Required documentation includes a dean's letter, at least three letters of recommendation, medical school transcripts, and USMLE or COMLEX transcripts for both Steps I and II.

International Medical Graduates (IMGs) are encouraged to apply. Requirements include graduating from medical school within the past three years, at least one letter of recommendation from a U.S. physician, and J-1 visa, green card, or U.S. citizenship prior to rank list submission, among others.

The program does not offer observerships to IMGs. Additionally, the program supports acting internships for American medical students from outside universities to experience neurology firsthand.

Residents receive various benefits, including an education fund, meal cards, retirement fund matching, discounts, and funded attendance at one national conference during residency.

The curriculum emphasizes outpatient neurology alongside inpatient rotations and fulfills the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education requirements for clinical adult neurology, electives, child neurology, and more.

The program is expanding to accommodate more residents and continues to enrich educational experiences for trainees. Residents have the opportunity to engage in research and quality improvement projects and attend various lectures, conferences, and facility rotations to enhance their learning experience.