Neurology Residency Program
About Our Residency Program
The Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute is home to a vibrant and expanding neurology residency program that offers both adult and child neurology tracks.
Our residents get deep exposure to neurology subspecialties like neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-otology, epileptology, movement disorders and DBS, multiple sclerosis and neuroinflammatory diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. The size and prominence of our institution ensure that neurology residents receive exposure to a variety of complex and challenging cases in all of these areas, and this breadth of clinical experience has resulted in a 95% board passing rate for our graduates over the last three years.
From the Chair of Neurology
Welcome to the Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute. Barrow is the premier academic neurology program in the Southwest, with a mission of training the next generation of leaders in neurology. Our clinical training platform leverages extraordinary facilities with state-of-the-art equipment, bolstered by the support and mentorship of outstanding clinicians across 13 divisions. We provide exceptional clinical training and a wealth of research opportunities, including notable programs in neuroepidemiology data science, neuroimaging, and translational neuroscience, for those interested in a career as a physician-scientist.
Our Barrow Global Neurology program provides residents with an opportunity to develop careers in global neuroscience. Our Department is also deeply committed to serving our community through our mission as a safety net hospital, as well as by providing our free clinic at St. Vincent de Paul, continuity clinic on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, and Telestroke Program for the Indian Health Service. Additionally, our Department offers care to an underserved group of brain injury patients through our first-of-its-kind Domestic Violence Brain Injury Program. Ensuring that our neurology residency is highly selective and emphasizes academic excellence will always remain a Department priority.
Sincerely,
Brad A. Racette, MD, FAAN
Kemper and Ethel Marley Chair for Neurology
Senior Vice President, Barrow Neurological Institute
From the Program Directors
Dear Neurology Residency Applicants,
We’re thrilled you’re considering Barrow Neurological Institute for your neurology training. Choosing a residency program is undoubtedly a pivotal decision in your medical career. Rest assured that if you join the Neurology Residency Program at our renowned institution, you’ll embark on an unparalleled and unforgettable journey.
Barrow is an international destination for neurological care, distinguished in part by our high volume of patients. Since the grand opening of our state-of-the-art Robert F. Spetzler Neuroscience Tower in 2006, our inpatient services have skyrocketed, dramatically expanding the variety of clinical experiences available to you. With clinical programs across 13 subspecialties, our Department of Neurology exposes residents to a full spectrum of neurological conditions—from common to rare.
In 2024, we launched Barrow Global Neurology and are proud that our first neurology resident helped deliver neurological care in South Africa, advancing our mission to provide care to the underserved domestically and internationally.
Our Department is brimming with leading physician-scientists and still growing. In addition to providing compassionate patient care, our faculty members are dedicated to performing cutting-edge research and training the next generation of neurologists.
We look forward to providing you with an enriching training experience in a collegial environment, positioning you for a highly successful career in neurology and bringing you cherished memories along the way.
Sincerely,
Daniel Gonzalez, MD
Director, Neurology Residency Program
Barrow Neurological Institute
Fiona Lynch, MD
Associate Director, Neurology Residency Program
Barrow Neurological Institute
Leadership
Health Equity in Neurology
The Barrow Department of Neurology is committed to ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to attain optimal neurological wellbeing, regardless of their social determinants of health. We recognize that avoidable health disparities exist among different population groups and we hope to eliminate these disparities in neurological care by addressing the underlying social and structural factors that contribute to them.
Our faculty and trainees advance this mission through innovative and transformative clinical and outreach programs. Through the work of Glynnis Zieman, MD, we have become a leader in caring for traumatic brain injuries in victims of domestic violence. Additionally, the faculty and staff of our Movement Disorders Division have long been exemplars of effective community care and outreach, including in the Spanish-speaking population. Building on this example, our clinicians in the Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Division have built a robust video outreach and patient education program that caters specifically to the aging population.
Neuroscience Research
Clinical and laboratory research programs will be the key to solving the intractable problems facing patients with a neurological diagnosis. Neurology residents at Barrow have access to, and are encouraged to take advantage of, a wealth of research opportunities across the Institute. Some of these opportunities can be found in clinical research laboratories led by our own faculty, including:
- Criswell Laboratory
- Geda Laboratory
- Jha Laboratory
- Krzyzanowski Laboratory
- Phuah Laboratory
- Racette Laboratory
- Sabbagh Laboratory
Our residents also can pursue collaborative and interdisciplinary research with our faculty in the Department of Translational Neuroscience. In addition, residents who wish to initiate their own research projects can apply for funding through the Barrow Neurological Foundation.
Global Neuroscience
The Franke Global Neuroscience Education Center was established in 2021 to help address the health care needs of underserved populations around the world. Within the Department of Neurology, this mission is borne out by our residency-based service and education efforts in South Africa. Through our global neurology efforts, we hope to:
- Teach the next generation of neurologists to understand the challenges of practicing neurology worldwide
- Develop a generation of neurologists committed to global neurology
- Foster interest in global neurology research
- Lead U.S. neurology residencies in providing an innovative global experience
- Provide enduring, impactful neurologic care to an underserved community
Barrow neurology residents are an integral part of making this plan a reality, both through travel abroad to conduct research and provide care, and by mentoring and teaching foreign observers at home. The end result of this bidirectional exchange of knowledge and experiences will be the empowerment of international physicians to return home and establish specialty practices to meet the needs of underserved populations.
Important Application Dates
The Department of Neurology at Barrow Neurological Institute provides two residency tracks:
- Adult Neurology – Categorical
- Child Neurology
The application deadline for both tracks is on November 1st of every year.
Get to Know Our Residents
Take a 360-degree Tour of Our Facility
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The Neuroplex
Opened in 2021, the Neuroplex serves as the “front door” of Barrow Neurological Institute and is home to the Petznick Stroke Center, neuro-infusion suite, and neuro-oncology clinic.
The Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Atrium in the first floor of the Neuroplex.
