Neurology Residency

Residents have protected time from 1 – 5 pm on Thursdays for high-quality didactics. A majority of these didactics are run by our faculty members. These offerings cover all areas of neurology, including aspects of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neuropharmacology, and neuropathology. Included in these hours are a monthly journal club, contemporary issues and ethics discussion, interesting case conference, board review sessions, and a variety of sessions that cover healthcare disparities, wellness, as well as practice-related issues such as documentation requirements and billing/coding.

Residents also participate in case-based educational sessions in neuroradiology, EEG, EMG, and movement disorders in a weekly Friday noon conference.

Noon reports occurs Mondays and Tuesdays at Butterworth Hospital and is an avenue to discuss interesting cases, localization, and formulation.

Neuroscience Grand Rounds are offered two times a month. Residents are invited to present their research activities. Residents also participate in Grand Rounds by presenting interesting cases. A clinical-radiological-pathological case conference is an additional avenue for resident participation. 

Residents also participate in a resident-led, faculty-supervised, Morbidity and Mortality Conference monthly; both inpatient and outpatient cases are discussed.

All Neurology Residents participate in a three-year integrative scholarly activity program beginning in their PGY2 year. This program is designed to foster familiarity with the methods, regulations, and ethics of responsible research and quality improvement. Residents may engage in traditional research, quality improvement (QI), or other scholarly avenues such as medical education research. The program emphasizes both didactic and experiential learning, equipping residents to become thoughtful contributors to the scientific community and informed consumers of clinical research.    

Residents present their work at institutional Research Day and are encouraged to submit abstracts to national or international meetings, with many projects resulting in peer-reviewed publications. Support is available through the Scholarly Activity Support Team, which offers biostatistics consultation, poster preparation, and guidance throughout the research process. Educational leadership also recognizes resident scholarly achievements with stipends.

In parallel, residents also develop competencies in patient safety and system-based practice through structured QI experiences. These include participation in institutional curricula, error disclosure and reporting, and analysis of patient safety events during Morbidity and Mortality Conferences. Resident participation in quality improvement work also results in deliverables such as clinical pathways, publications, or presentations. Community-based QI initiatives are also encouraged, reinforcing the resident’s role in advancing healthcare quality both locally and beyond.

Residency years are short, but the days can be long. There are no better people to spend your training years with than our Corewell Health – Grand Rapids/Michigan State University Neurology Residency family! Resident wellness is key and our program is dedicated to maintaining work/life balance and expressing appreciation for our residents with various events and opportunities throughout the academic year.

• Summer welcome picnic, winter holiday party, resident appreciation events

• Spring/fall resident retreats

• Peer mentorship program 

• Wellness didactics sessions

• Conferences: We are proud to support and cheer each other on during research presentations at local, regional, and national conferences! 

With so many great local restaurants and venues, we are committed to supporting small businesses when providing lunches for program meetings, lectures, and events. 

We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications and the following documents are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). While considering candidates for residency, we do review each application that we receive as a whole.

• Applicants must have graduated medical school within the last three years and must possess recent clinical experience within the United States.
• We do not have a minimum score requirement for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK or COMLEX 1 and 2, but strongly favor applicants who have passed these examinations on their first attempt. USMLE Examinations are not required for DO applicants that have passed COMLEX examinations. 
• International Medical Graduates must meet clinical and communication skills requirements for ECFMG Certification.
• Three letters of recommendation (including at least one from a neurology experience) must be included with your application.
• All candidates must possess U.S. work authorization or be eligible for J-1 status.

For more information on our program, contact Jordan Kossuth, program coordinator.

For information on visiting medical student opportunities, visit our Visiting Learner page.

Corewell Health in West Michigan provides a comprehensive and very competitive benefits package for our residents, staff, and their families. In addition, our program provides educational monies to support your ongoing education. Download our salary and benefits document to learn more.