Welcome from our Program Director
Welcome to our new ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency Program Based at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center as part of the HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME consortium.
About our program
- Resident Positions — 3 per academic year
- Duration of Program — 36 months
Educational Goals
The educational goals of the Neurology residency program are to:
- Train clinicians for independent practice of Neurology,
- Provide the educational background for lifelong learning in Neurology,
- Encourage participation in clinical research during training, and throughout the careers of our graduates
- Train our residents to provide compassionate care for their patients, and the families of their patients.
Rotation Locations
- Neurology Inpatient — Southern Hills Hospital
- Neuro Peds — Sunrise Hospital
- Neuro Muscular — VA Hospital of Southern Nevada
- Continuity Clinic — Desert Neurology
- Elective Rotations — Faculty Clinics
- Mountain View hospital
Didactics
Didactics are held every Thursday afternoon in the GME Cathedral Rock Conference room. Didactics is geared to include a longitudinal series of lectures and board review courses to support ongoing learning and preparation for the ABPN examination.
Program overview
Eligibility Requirements
- US Citizens or individuals with permanent resident status (green card)
- Medical School Graduate LCME and COCA Accredited, ECFMG Certificate
- Preference for individuals who graduated from residency within 2 years prior to anticipating start date.
- Must have passed the USMLE step 1 and 2 or COMLEX Level 1 and level 2
- No more than 2 attempts to pass the USMLE or COMLEX
- Eligible for Nevada licensure
- Military and public services exceptions
- Professional and ethical behavior meeting the highest standard
- Applicants must be processed through a mandatory background check.
Application process
Applications will be accepted only through ERAS. The required ERAS documents are as follows:
- ERAS Application
- Personal statement
- Professional Curriculum Vitae, including scholarly work during residency
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from primary residency/specialty.
- USMLE or COMLEX score transcript(s) for Steps/Levels 1, 2CK/CE, and 2CS/PE
- Medical school transcript
- ECFMG Certificate, if indicated
For more information and to submit application materials, contact:
Michelle Maiorino
Neurology Program Administrator
Phone: (702) 916-6906
Email: michelle.maiorino@hcahealthcare.com
Please direct any inquiries to the program Administrator
Salary and benefits information
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,942 |
| PGY-2 | $64,106 |
| PGY-3 | $66,352 |
| PGY-4 | $69,680 |
Benefits
- Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
- On call meal stipend
- 20 days Paid Time off per academic year
- Professional Memberships: AAN
- Equipment: Cell Phone, Laptop
- Board Prep: UWorld
- Step 3 Reimbursement
Curriculum & Rotation Schedule
Our comprehensive, dynamic curriculum allows you to work with specialists in all major fields of neurology, preparing you well for expert fellowships and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
See the schedule of rotations for our four-year categorical neurology residency program, which includes the PGY-1 Internship featuring internal medicine, neurology, and psychiatry.
FAQs
Osman Perez, DO graduated in 2018 and is currently a Pulmonary Critical Care Fellow at Tulane University.
Romina Bromberg, MD graduated in 2018 and is currently an Infectious Disease Fellow at UCONN.
Kairavee Dave, MD graduated in 2017 and is currently a Gastroenterology Fellow at Aventura Hospital.
Binna Chokshi, MD graduated in 2018 and is currently a Cardiology Fellow at UNLV.
The remainder of our graduates are practicing as hospitalists in other states.