Dear Prospective Residents,

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in our Neurology Residency Program at Thomas Jefferson University. Here at Jefferson, we are a close-knit community dedicated to excellence in education, patient care, and mentorship. Our chairman, faculty, staff, and I are uniformly committed to supporting each resident's journey toward becoming an outstanding neurologist.

Jefferson's Department of Neurology has a proud and esteemed history. It was the first department of Neurology established in the United States in 1824. Over these two centuries, we have built a tradition of excellence that blends clinical strengths across many subspecialty areas. The growth of our department has significantly enhanced the educational opportunities available to our residents and fellows. We take pride in our Centers of Excellence in Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, and ALS.

Our residents benefit from comprehensive training in inpatient and outpatient Neurology, with extensive subspecialty exposure. We emphasize the importance of mentorship and hard work, fostering an environment where residents grow into expert clinicians. Our program is designed to develop your clinical skills and leadership, teaching, and research abilities. We believe that great neurologists are also great educators and leaders, ready to inspire the next generation of physicians.

Research opportunities are available and tailored to individual interests to supplement our excellent clinical training. Our dedicated faculty mentors are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring you receive the support and guidance needed to thrive.

At Jefferson, we strive to foster a community where residents are supported in their professional and personal growth. Our graduates emerge as skilled, compassionate neurologists ready to provide clinical care, lead, and educate in any setting. We seek highly qualified candidates eager to join our collaborative and dynamic community.

We look forward to seeing you thrive here at Jefferson and are excited to support you on your journey to becoming a leader in neurology.

Warm regards, 

Jeffrey B. Ratliff, MD, FAAN
Associate Professor of Neurology
Director, Neurology Residency Program