Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Neurology Residency at Columbia provides a state-of-the art training that emphasizes clinical skills, advanced neuroimaging and therapeutics, subspecialty depth, research opportunities and resident scholarship. Graduates of Columbia's Neurology Residency obtain the finest fellowship positions in the US, and many achieve successful and prominent academic careers. For more information please visit://columbianeurology.org/education-and-training/adult-neurology-residency-program.
Total Program Size
10
10
10
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1495180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
100
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
Yes
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
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
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
27
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
25
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
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
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1803531071
Beeper or Home Call
99
2
2
Program Director
First Name
Michelle
Middle Name
D
Last Name
Bell
Degrees
MD
Address
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Univ Med Ctr
Dept of Neurology Rm 1401
710 W 168th St
New York, NY 11219
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.942996 40.842195)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ericka
Middle Name
H
Last Name
Ayala
Address
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Univ Med Ctr
Dept of Neurology Rm 1409
710 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-73.942996 40.842195)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
94.40
% IMG
5.50
% DO
0.00
% Female
40.00
% Male
60.00
Total Physician
69
Total Non Physician
20
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
33.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.30
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $89,700 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 3 | $97,000 | 30 | 999 |
| Year 4 | $99,800 | 30 | 999 |
Total Positions
30
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Housing stipend
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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