Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Memorial Healthcare System Neurology Residency offers broad clinical exposure in vibrant South Florida, serving a diverse patient population. As part of one of the largest U.S. healthcare systems, residents train in a wide range of neurological conditions with 99% of rotations located onsite. The program features a supportive environment, innovative didactics, and dedicated resources-including courses on the business of medicine-to prepare residents for successful careers. It also offers robust research opportunities and access to EPIC Cosmos and Slicer dicer.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
8
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
30
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
25
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1801100159
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Buse
Last Name
Sengul
Degrees
MD
Address
Memorial Division of Neurology
Ste 590
1150 N 35th Ave
Hollywood, FL 33021-5468
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.180023 26.019674)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Sheryllan
Last Name
Dwarika-Seeberan
Degrees
MD
Address
Memorial Healthcare System
Neurology Pgm
703 N Flamingo Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.310182 26.012636)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
18.80
% IMG
12.50
% DO
68.80
% Female
62.50
% Male
37.50
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
23.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.80
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 5 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $61,734 | 25 | |
| Year 2 | $64,688 | 25 | |
| Year 3 | $66,518 | 25 | |
| Year 4 | $69,118 | 25 |
Total Positions
16
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
5
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
June Start Date
20
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.mhs.net/education/graduate-medical-education/policies
First Year Positions
4
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Specialty Universal Dates
On
Open House
On
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
Off
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
On
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off