| PGY4-5 |
Infolded fellowships |
| PGY5-6 |
Begin gathering information about job opportunities |
| First Half of PGY5 |
Determine whether or not you will pursue a fellowship |
| Second Half of PGY5 |
Start a self-reflection process for job preferences. Start networking. |
| Spring PGY5 |
ABNS Primary Examination |
| End of PGY5 |
Begin gathering information about job postings and availabilities. Continue networking. |
| Fall PGY6 |
Most academic programs use the CNS Annual meeting as the beginning of “recruitment season,” thus interviews are often scheduled during the fall/winter of 6th year |
| Fall-Winter PGY6 |
Subspecialty fellowships or scheduling job interviews |
| Spring PGY6 |
Job offers and negotiations, signing contracts |
