What do I need to know before applying?
What do I need to know if I match at Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University?
Before applying to Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Neurology…
What are your interview dates for the 2015-16 interview season?
All interviews are conducted on Tuesdays and Fridays, with a dinner the night before. We have nine interview dates scheduled as follows:
· November 6, 17, 20, and 24
· December 15 and 18
· January 5 and 8
What is the deadline for receiving applications?
There is no deadline. However, you are encouraged to submit your application as early as possible.
What documents are required as part of my application?
Requirements for the Adult Neurology Program application process
Can I fax you my application?
We only review applications that we receive through ERAS. We do not review applications that are emailed or faxed.
When and how will I be contacted for an interview?
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to expedite the scheduling of interviews. We begin contacting applicants as early as late September, and we continue to invite applicants as late as January. The Program Director invites candidates for interviews through the ERAS email.
Do you take Doctors of Osteopathy (DO’s)?
Yes, the department takes Doctors of Osteopathy. USMLE requirements for the Adult Neurology Program application process
Do you accept international medical graduates?
Yes, we will consider exceptional international graduates.
What Visas do you sponsor?
At the time of application, the candidate must be either a U.S. Citizen, have a green card, or have a current J-1 visa. H-1 visas are NOT sponsored by our institution.
Do I need an ECFMG certificate at the time of my interview?
For international graduates, ECFMG certificates are not required at the time of application, but will be required before a candidate may be ranked. Therefore, you may be interviewed without a current ECFMG certificate.
Is it mandatory to pass the USMLE or COMLEX Step 1 and 2 in the first attempt before being invited to interview?
All candidates must pass Step 1 and Step 2-CK on either the first or second attempt in order to be considered for a residency position at Stony Brook. Applicants who have failed Step 2-CS even once CANNOT be considered. This is a Stony Brook University institutional policy. Learn more here: Requirements for the Adult Neurology Program application process
Is there a cut-off score for USMLE or COMLEX?
The department does not have a hard cut-off score.
What if I have not received my scores for Step 2?
It is okay if you have not yet received your Step 2 scores at the time you submit your application. When you receive them, post the results to ERAS.
Is there a cut-off time from graduation date of medical school?
There is no cut-off time from graduation date of medical school.
Applicants must have no more than five years since last clinical experience. U.S. experience is not required, but is preferred.
Clinical Experience requirements for the Adult Neurology Program application process
What is the 12 Week Rule and the medical schools approved by the NYS Education Department?
If you are an international medical school graduate and have completed more than 12 weeks of clinical clerkships outside of the country your medical school is located in, you cannot be considered for any graduate medical educational programs in New York State. The medical school may be acceptable in other states, but not acceptable in New York State.
The exception to this rule is that the New York State Education Department does allow students to complete more than 12 weeks of clinical clerkships is for the following medical schools:
List of medical schools approved by the NYS Education Department:
- American University of Antigua, Antigua
- American University of the Caribbean, St. Martin, Netherland Antilles
- The Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico
- English Language Program, University of Debrecen, Medical and Health Science Center, Medical School, Debrecen, Hungary
- English Language Program, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland
- English Language Program, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
- Fatima College of Medicine, Manila, Philippines
- International Health and Medicine Program, Ben Gurion University of the Negrev, Beer-Sheva, Israel
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
- Medical University of the Americas/Nevis, Nevis, West Indies
- Ross University School of Medicine, Roseau, Dominica
- Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Netherland Antilles
- St. George’s University School of Medicine, St. George’s, Grenada
- St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Do you offer observerships/externships?
No.
Is the PGY-1 Internal Medicine year included?
Stony Brook Neurology is proud to be linked with Stony Brook Internal Medicine, virtually guaranteeing any applicant who matches to Renaissance School of Medicine Neurology a preliminary spot in Stony Brook Internal Medicine. There are 5 Neurology slots to correspond with 5 Preliminary slots that are specifically reserved for our Neurology applicants. You only need to apply to Neurology, you do not need to apply to Internal Medicine; your application and interview to Neurology will suffice as an application and interview for both programs. When it comes time to create your rank list, you can list both Renaissance School of Medicine Neurology and Stony Brook Internal Medicine-Preliminary. Additional instructions will be provided during the Renaissance School of Medicine Neurology interview.
Is there a pre-match available?
No, the NRMP no longer allows pre-matches.
If I match to Renaissance School of Medicine Neurology…
What is a typical day like?
Please visit our “A Day in the Life of…” section to learn about all of our rotations.
How often will I be on call?
We employ a junior night float system to cover overnight call Sunday through Thursday. In-house overnight coverage on the weekends is provided by junior residents with senior residents in-house during the day and available as back-up from home during the night.
Learn more about the night float system | Read more about the first year weekend call schedule
What is your patient population like?
The patients at Stony Brook come from a wide variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds. Our residents see a wide variety of neurologic illness, from the "bread and butter" migraine and radiculopathy, to the more unusual paraneoplastic syndromes and CJD (Creutzfeld-Jakob Disease).
What research opportunities are available, and is performing research required?
All residents are required to complete two research projects. One is an individual project that is to be completed by the PGY-4 year. It can be basic research, clinical research, or a clinical case report. At the end of the PGY-4 year, there is a Resident Research Day where residents have the opportunity to present their work. In addition, each class year works on a joint QA (Quality Analysis) project before graduation. In addition to the above requirements, there are ample opportunities for residents to become more involved in research if desired.
Is funding provided for attendance at national conferences?
All neurology residents are required to attend one academic conference during their residency, usually the American Academy of Neurology Conference. All residents are given time built into their clinical rotations to allow for attendance of the AAN Conference each year. The Stony Brook Neurology Department usually allots some funds for the residents to help cover the costs of conference attendance, with the possibility of additional monies if presenting at a conference.
How often do we have lectures?
Every day starts with morning report at 7:30am in which the cases from overnight are presented, usually followed by one or two additional lectures before our residents head off to work on the floors. Each month we cover a different neurologic topic, and all lectures that month pertain to that particular topic. We also have weekly Grand Rounds, Continuum article reviews, and neuropathology sessions with brain cuttings, as well as a monthly Journal Club.
How am I evaluated?
Through the computer program New Innovations, our residents are evaluated by their peers, faculty, and even staff members such as nurses. You meet twice annually with the program directors to go over your progress, goals, and evaluations.
When am I required to take USMLE or COMLEX Step 3?
Stony Brook University School of Medicine requires all residents to take Step 3 by the end of their first year of residency at Stony Brook.
Do I have to take the Neurology boards after graduation?
All Stony Brook Neurology graduates are expected to apply for and take the ABPN examination within their first year of completion of residency.
What fellowships do you offer?
We offer fellowships in Vascular Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Multiple Sclerosis/Neuroimmunology. Learn more about fellowship opportunities
Is there on-campus housing or subsidized housing available?
Unfortunately, Stony Brook does not provide housing.
What is the housing like on Long Island?
Residents in our department are required to live within 20 minutes of Stony Brook University Hospital. There are numerous options available such as houses, apartments, and condominiums to rent or buy. Rent for a studio apartment could be as low as $800 and a two-bedroom apartment could cost $1400 to $2000 per month.
What is there to do on Long Island?
Please feel free to learn more here: Life on Long Island
Yes, our residents get along well and often go out together for dinner to celebrate birthdays and have planned trips to places such as New York City, beaches in the Hamptons and sailing on the Long Island Sound. Please view our “Just for Fun!” section to see more.
Is there public transportation?
There is good public transportation to Long Island. However, the public transportation around Long Island is lacking, so you WILL need a car while living here.
Salary and Benefits…
Salaries (as of July 1, 2015):
PGY Level: Annual Salary: Living Allowance: Salary including $3026 location stipend:
PGY1 55,326 2,500 60,852
PGY2 59,209 2,500 64,735
PGY3 62,759 2,500 68,285
PGY4 66,311 2,500 71,837
PGY5 69,858 2,500 75,384
PGY6 73,403 2,500 78,929
PGY7 81,339 2,500 86,865
Vacation:
Four weeks (in 2 two-week blocks)
Benefits: Please access this site for required information about our program: /gme/application.
Paid Insurance
· Disability Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Dental and Vision Insurance
· Personal Malpractice for professional activities within the residency program
Shared Premiums
Medical Health Insurance Benefit Plans
On-Site Child Care
Stony Brook has an on-site child care facility that is available to all employees.
Paid Memberships
Membership to the American Academy of Neurology, which includes a subscription to Continuum and Neurology (the green journal).
Additional Funding
All residents must attend one meeting during their residency and usually are provided with a stipend. Funding will also be provided for attendance at any meeting/conference that you have been chosen to be a presenter (poster or platform presentations).
Additional Benefits:
· Meal cards for call nights
· White coats and scrubs are provided and laundered for free
· Call room
· Doctor’s Dining Room with free coffee, computers, phones
· Health Sciences Library Book and Journal Access online 24/7
· Free Access to UpToDate and MDConsult
· Free copy machines
· Access to the University gym, pool, weight rooms, racquetball and squash courts
· Discount for Staller Center for the Fine Arts (Ballet, Symphonies, Theater, Jazz, Independent Film Festival yearly,
wide-screen movies)
· Free access to town beaches
· Island Federal Credit Union on-site
· Discounted monthly parking fees ($16/mo)
· Direct deposit
