Mission Statement

The mission of the Neurology Residency Training Program at Duke University Hospital is to provide the graduate physician with extensive, high-quality, clinical training in neurology. The Training Program is based upon a three-year format. Sufficient flexibility has been built-in to permit maturation of individual talents within the broad range of the neurological sciences. It is realized that to achieve the goals of training clinical neurologists, as well as accommodating those who will pursue careers as physician-scientists, a wide range of expertise must be represented. The breadth of our staff interests provides such a range of interest and experience. However, the cornerstone of training is the development of sound clinical judgment, and includes the ability to recognize and treat patterns of neurologic dysfunction, as well as excellent interpersonal skills involving patients and members of the health care team.