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Neurology Residency

Neurology Residency Program

Tufts Medical Center neurology residency with subspecialty + research training

The Tufts Medical Center Neurology Residency Program trains future neurologists to deliver exceptional care, lead innovative research and teach the next generation of clinicians. Based in Boston, this four-year program blends academic excellence with hands-on experience in both community and tertiary care settings.

Our mission is to train clinical neurologists who thrive in any career path—whether it’s patient care, research or teaching. We offer a welcoming, respectful learning environment where residents gain confidence, independence and expertise through a mix of bedside teaching, formal lectures and real-world experience.

Program highlights:

  • Expert faculty across Tufts Medical Center and Beth Israel Lahey Health, with deep subspecialty experience and a shared commitment to clinical excellence
  • Extensive hands-on experience in both outpatient and inpatient neurology, including neurocritical care, stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders and more
  • Small, close-knit program that prioritizes mentorship, autonomy and personalized career development
  • Diverse training settings across Tufts Medical Center, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center
  • Guaranteed preliminary internal medicine year at Beth Israel Lahey Health—no separate interview required
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Olivia Kim, MPH
Neurology Residency + Fellowship Education Coordinator
Why choose the Tufts Medical Center neurology residency program?
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Diverse clinical training
Premier hospitals
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Across neurology subspecialities
Expert faculty

At Tufts Medical Center, you’ll receive comprehensive training from a diverse group of expert faculty who are deeply committed to your success. Our neurologists specialize across a wide range of subspecialties, ensuring you develop expertise in both common and complex neurological disorders through personalized mentorship and rigorous clinical experience.

Our residency program offers extensive hands-on experience in a variety of settings, from busy outpatient clinics to advanced neurocritical care units. By rotating through three leading hospitals, Tufts Medical Center, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, you’ll gain broad exposure to diverse patient populations and a full spectrum of neurological diseases.

We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, close-knit learning community where residents are empowered to take increasing responsibility for patient care. Through graduated autonomy, one-on-one teaching and opportunities to engage in meaningful research, you’ll build the clinical confidence and skills necessary for a successful career in neurology.

Patient Stories
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Tufts Medicine Expands Neurology Services in Lawrence: Enhancing Patient Care and Accessibility
November 3, 2025
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September 17, 2025
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