Applications:

 

Thank you for your interest in the Neurology Residency Program. A complete application consists of medical school transcripts, Dean’s Letter, USMLE transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

 

Requirements:

• Graduation from medical school within the past 5 years

• ECFMG certification prior to rank day

• No more than one USMLE failure

 

Frequently asked Questions:

Question: Does your program accept International Medical Graduates?

Answer: Yes. Many of our current residents are International Medical Graduates. In addition, the presence of a major university such as Bradley University and a Fortune 100 company like Caterpillar add tremendous diversity to the Peoria community as a whole.

 

Question: Does your program have a minimum score requirement?

Answer: Our program requires that applicants who have graduated from international medical schools and performed their clinical training outside the US have passed USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS by the time the application is submitted.

 

Question: Is US clinical experience required?

Answer: No. Successful applicants will have had recent clinical experience with primary patient responsibility. Patient care in the

United States is not required, but is a plus and strengthens your application. Observerships alone will not suffice.

 

Question: Do you sponsor visas, and if so, what type?

Answer: We sponsor J1 and H1B visas routinely for our categorical residency program. If you are requesting an H1B visa, you must have passed the USMLEStep 3 exam prior to the date that our program is required to submit its rank order list to NRMP.

 

Question: Does your program require a letter of recommendation from a U.S. source?

Answer: No. Your letters of recommendation should be from individuals who know you well and have worked with you. We understand that for some, it would be difficult to get a letter of recommendation from a physician practicing in the United States. It is recommended that at least two of your letters are from physicians who have been able to observe your clinical skills.