Fellowship Program—Clinical Neurophysiology

How to apply for a residency position

Physicians interested in applying to our fellowship program can find out about the curriculum, faculty, our facilities, location, as well as our clinical services are invited to contact the Department of Neurology for further information see contact information below.

Department of Neurology
Room 812 Jacobsen Hall
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-5357
Fax (315) 464-5355

How to apply for a fellowship position:

Submit CV and personal statement.
Three Letters of Recommendation.
Applicants to this program must have completed an accredited Neurology Residency Program.

Educational Program – Basic Curriculum

The clinical neurophysiology residency program is a one year program including hands on training and didactic presentations with the goal of training clinical neurologists to become experts in the field of clinical neurophysiology. The program is accredited by the ACGME.

There are two tracks:

• Track 1 is oriented towards those primarily interested in EEG and epilepsy
• Track 2 is for neurologists who wish primary specialization in neuromuscular disease and EMG.

EMG residents receive training in reading EEGs and evoked potentials approximately 1 day per week. They also see neuromuscular patients in clinic approximately 1/2 day per week. The remainder of their clinical time is spent performing EMGs under the constant direction of an attending physician. By the end of the year, fellows will have performed at least 500 EMG studies. The attending is always physically present and provides constant educational support. A formal lecture series presents basic information on neurophysiology, clinical and neurophysiological assessment of the full range disorders encountered in a clinical neurophysiology laboratory.

EEG residents participate in epilepsy clinic, read inpatient and outpatient EEGs on a daily basis, participate in care and electrophysiological evaluation of patients in the inpatient epilepsy monitoring unit, and also participate in the formal didactic program described above. EEG residents receive formal training in performing EMGs, and the EMG residents also rotate in the EEG reading schedule.

Both residents receive exposure to evoked potentials and sleep as well.

Participation is expected and time is allowed for participation in research projects. Fellows are expected to present lectures to the laboratory staff on a regular basis on topics of basic clinical and academic interest. They may conduct an independent research project of their choosing under the guidance of a faculty member, or may participate in an ongoing project directed by a faculty member. Completion of a project worthy of presentation at a national scientific meeting is expected.
Salary and Benefits

The current salary is $51,214. Fellows receive malpractice protection from the State of New York. Major medical and a number of health-insurance options, including a prescription drug program, are provided, beginning on the 43rd day of employment. Residents are entitled to 15 working days of vacation.
Extra-curricular professional activities (moonlighting)

NOTE: This medical center is, in general, against moonlighting. It may, however, permit it at times, but only with the written permission of the head of the department.