Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
MMC Neurology Residency Program is a supportive learning environment designed to foster your development into an outstanding neurologist. You will experience the breadth of modern neurological practice, but will also be immersed in the finer points of care in all major neurological subspecialties. We recognize individual goals in development as clinicians, scientists, educators, and advocates, and have designed our program to support personalized training with longitudinal tracks and mentorship.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based university affiliated
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
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
NRMP Match Codes
1236180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
34
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
Yes
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)
70
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
16
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1802200001
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
David
Middle Name
Henning
Last Name
Taplinger
Degrees
MD
Address
Maine Med Ctr
Neurology Pgm
22 Bramhall St
Portland, ME 04102
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-70.276152 43.65313)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Betsy
Last Name
McDonagh
Address
Maine Med Center
22 Bramhall St
Portland, ME 04102-3175
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-70.276152 43.65313)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
38.90
% IMG
7.40
% DO
53.70
% Female
50.00
% Male
50.00
Total Physician
33
Total Non Physician
11
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
57.60
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $68,036 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 2 | $71,308 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 3 | $74,239 | 21 | 5 |
| Year 4 | $77,399 | 21 | 5 |
Total Positions
16
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.mainehealth.org/maine-medical-center/education-research/medical-education/stipend-benefits