Welcome from the Program Leadership
Congratulations on choosing a career in neurology and thank you for considering training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)!
We are delighted to welcome you to our program. As a fully integrated, categorical four-year training program, our residents spend their PGY1 intern year right here within the BIDMC Department of Medicine, establishing a strong clinical foundation from day one.
BIDMC is a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, recognized internationally for excellence in clinical care, education, and research. Our founding institutions—New England Deaconess and Beth Israel—share a proud history as pioneers in medical education and dedicated champions for underserved communities.
As a neurology resident at BIDMC, you will care for a rich variety of conditions, ranging from core “bread-and-butter” clinical syndromes to rare, complex neurogenetic disorders. A hallmark of our program is our individualized approach to resident growth. Over your four years with us, you will build the clinical confidence to independently diagnose and manage the full spectrum of neurological disease.
We celebrate the diverse interests our residents bring, and our program is designed to nurture your unique trajectory:
- Medical Education: We offer a specialized curriculum for aspiring physician-educators, with opportunities to teach in Harvard Medical School’s Anatomy Boot Camp and Mind, Brain, and Behavior courses.
- Research: Residents interested in academic research can take advantage of robust institutional resources, including our UE5 research training initiative.
- Global Health: For those passionate about global neurology, we offer an established clinical rotation in Zambia.
Our graduates consistently thrive, matching into top-tier fellowships across the country—including here at BIDMC—and pursuing impactful careers in academic medicine and clinical practice. We invite you to explore our alumni page to see the inspiring paths our graduates have taken.
While the opportunities across BIDMC and the broader Harvard community are vast, what truly defines our program is its supportive, collegial culture. With a close-knit class size of nine residents per year (with plans to expand to ten), we offer a familial, collaborative environment where you can stretch your skills safely and build lifelong relationships with peers, fellows, and faculty.
We are a dynamic program with a rich legacy of excellence, deeply invested in both your professional success and your personal well-being. We welcome your interest and look forward to showing you all that BIDMC Neurology has to offer!
Warmly,
Penny Greenstein, MD
Program Director
Aimee Boegle, MD
Associate Program Director
