Neurology Residency Research Training Opportunities
The Department of Neurology at NYU Langone provides exceptional research opportunities to our trainees. In addition to our Neurology Residency Research Track, our faculty offers mentorships to our residents, fostering the development of the next generation of clinician–scientists.
Neurology Residency Research Track
The purpose of our Neurology Residency Research Track is to provide a consolidated research experience to residents strongly interested in scientific investigation. Residents have the opportunity to conduct six and a half months of research and participate in manuscript development. Faculty mentors work with trainees to create individual development plans (IDP) and foster conceptual and technical skillsets. Residents are invited to present their work at the Annual Neurology Research Symposium.
Neurology Residency Research Track Timetable
| Neurology Residency Year (N) | Activities |
|---|---|
| N1 | • September–February: review research website and meet with 2–4 potential mentors • February: complete program application, including 1-page project plan |
| N2 | 4x 2-week blocks* • refined 1-page project plan • create IDP for N2 year • technical skill development • background reading and initial data collection/analysis Total research time: 8 weeks Remaining elective time: 4–6 weeks (research optional) |
| N3 | 1x 6-week block* (first half of academic year) • conduct research • draft and submit abstract 3x 4-week blocks* (remainder of year) • draft and submit manuscript • prepare presentation Total research time: 18 weeks Remaining elective time: 2–4 weeks (research optional) |
*During research blocks, residents have two half-day clinics per week.
Other Residency Research Training Opportunities
Research faculty in the Department of Neurology are dedicated to mentoring trainees in our research track and clinical neurology residency programs.
Neurology Research Projects
Research projects open to residents are organized by the clinical division below. Trainees who are interested in a particular project should contact the respective investigator to discuss research opportunities.
- autonomic disorders
- child neurology
- cognitive neurology
- epilepsy
- headache
- intraoperative monitoring
- movement disorders
- multiple sclerosis
- neurocritical care
- neurogenetics
- neuromuscular medicine
- neuro-ophthalmology
- neuropsychology
- stroke
Patient-Oriented Research Curriculum
The Patient-Oriented Research Curriculum (PORC) is a hands-on and interactive lecture series for residents and other trainees to learn about important issues in clinical research. These sessions, held once every two weeks on Monday at 12:00PM, highlight the research programs in our divisions and prepare trainees to interpret and participate in clinical research. See recordings from our past PORC sessions (Kerberos ID and password required).
Resident Research Resources
We enthusiastically support resident research in the Department of Neurology. Beyond hands-on research experiences, we offer a variety of resources that help support resident research. These include guidance and advice (Kerberos ID and password required) about pursuing a career as a clinician–scientist. We also provide practical resources for grant submissions (Kerberos ID and password required), formal research training, and clinical research tools and templates.
