Program Overview

Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program

The Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program is a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (CNP). The program received ACGME accreditation with commendation for up to three CNP fellowship positions and has 10 CNP faculty members.

Program Structure

The CNP fellowship is flexible based on the educational needs of the applicant. The most popular track consists of six months of EEG/Epilepsy/EMU and six months of EMG/Neuromuscular. During the EEG/Epilepsy rotations, fellows also perform two half-days of the clinic (Epilepsy) along with reading EEGs daily. The EMG/Neuromuscular rotation consists of daily EMG/NCV studies except for Thursday, which is an all-day Neuromuscular clinic.

Program Details

• The fellowship can also accommodate rotations in the 14-bed EMU and six Status Epilepticus portable units.
• Fellows are also provided with clinical research opportunities.
• A second year is optional but recommended for Epilepsy/CNP Fellows, who could consider pursuing the ACGME accredited Epilepsy fellowship.
• The fellowship runs from July 1st through June 30th.
• The application period is June through August, with notifications made in September and October.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have completed an ACGME accredited residency in Neurology, Child Neurology, or Psychiatry.
• Required application materials include:
  • CV
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Letter of recommendation from the program director
  • Two other faculty letters of recommendation

Other Fellowship Programs

• Epilepsy Fellowship
• Movement Disorders Fellowship
• MS and Neuroimmunology Fellowship
• Neuromuscular Fellowship
• Neuropsychology Fellowship
• Vascular Fellowship

Program Benefits and Compensation

Details about the benefits and compensation for the fellowship program are available.

Program Coordinator

The program is coordinated by a dedicated professional who oversees the daily operations of the fellowship.