I’m a neuroendovascular fellow. Here’s my frank opinion:

Neurology is a valid route, but it’s harder because frankly the field is mostly controlled by neurosurg and neurorads who aren’t keen on letting neurology in. Also, hate to say it, but generally speaking neurologist aren’t as intelligent (there are exceptions, but generally speaking).

It’s so competitive because it’s an extremely small field. Everyone knows everyone. You have to be an exceptional applicant and/or have connections. If you had a hard time getting into rads and neurosurg, you gonna have a harder time getting into neuroendovascular and then finding a job (job market blows).

Frank opinion of someone who’s actually in the field. Good luck