Application Process

The Neurology Residency Program at Cooper University Health Care is a full ACGME accredited program. We participate in the Match via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Association of American Medical Colleges www.aamc.org/students/medstudents/eras

We are a four-year categorical program. We offer 6 categorical positions each year.  All 6 positions include the offer of a guaranteed preliminary medicine internship within Cooper University Health Care. 

Program ACGME ID number is 1803313158

Application Requirements:

  • Common application form
  • CV
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Medical School Performance Evaluation (Dean’s letter)
  • Personal Statement
  • Photo
  • USMLE step 1/ COMLEX 1
  • USMLE step 2/ COMLEX 2 scores at the time of application are helpful but not required
  • Letters of Recommendation: 3 letters of recommendation (preferably at least 1 from a neurologist). Recommendation letters should be addressed according to ERAS instructions.

International medical graduates:

  • Valid ECFMG certificate
  • We only support J1 visas

What to Expect

We begin our interview season in October and end in the middle of January.  Applicants are selected to interview based on many factors:

  • Letters of recommendation
  • General academic performance
  • Performance on the USMLE
  • Personal qualities and achievements
  • Clinical rotations

Program Eligibility

Applicants must be U.S citizens, be classified as resident aliens or hold a J-1 Visa (for non-U.S. citizens, documentation is required). All applications are screened by the selection committee and evaluated holistically. While test scores are helpful; we also give high emphasis on evaluations from letters of recommendation, scholarly and extracurricular activities.

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