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The Department of Neurology at Case
Western Reserve University offers clinical Fellowship
training in several disciplines, including stroke and neurointensive care, clinical neurophysiology (both
neuromuscular/EMG and epilepsy/EEG. Most of the training
is provided at University Hopsitals - Case Medical
Center, but
there is close cooperation with faculty at the Veterans
Administration Hospitals as well.
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Neuromuscular Medicine
 The
Neuromuscular Center offers
post-residency Fellowship training in Neuromuscular
Medicine. The ACGME-approved
fellowship consists of one year of training in clinical
neuromuscular medicine, electrodiagnosis and
muscle/nerve pathology.
The fellows are actively involved in the care of both
outpatient and inpatient neuromuscular patients. The fellow will participate in the
General Neuromuscular Clinic, the Muscle Disease Center
Clinic (a Multidisciplinary Clinic of adults and
children with muscular dystrophies and other
neuromuscular diseases), and the Myasthenia Gravis
Center, a center for patients with neuromuscular
junction disorders. All fellows will be trained in
performance and interpretation of electrodiagnostic
testing. There is a large EMG laboratory system with the
main hospital and four satellite locations with a total
of eight examining rooms. Experience
in the autonomic laboratory is available and optional.
Training in the nterpretation of nerve and muscles
biopsy is done in conjunction with the Department of
Neuropathology.
Frequent didactic lectures will be given. The fellows
are encouraged to be involved in a clinical research
study. Detailed conferences in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic
medicine are held weekly. Applicants
should send their curriculum vitae and three letters of
recommendation. Neuromuscular medicine faculty includes:
Bashar Katirji
(Director), David Preston
(co-Director), Amer
Al-Shekhlee,
Mark Cohen,Thomas
Chelimsky, Gerald
Grossman,Daniel Miller,
and
Barbara Shapiro. The
Fellowship is designed to provide sufficient experience
to satisfy the requirements of: 1) Added Qualification
in Neuromuscular Medicine of the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology; and 2) American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. The Fellowship is ACGME
approved. One to two positions are offered each year.
Individuals interested in the Fellowship should apply
to Dr. Bashar Katirji
between July and October of the preceding year.
Decisions will be made by December of the preceding
year. The Fellowship ordinarily runs according to
academic years, July 1 through June 30.
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Clinical Neurophysiology (Epilepsy/EEG)
 The
University Hospitals Epilepsy Center, directed
by
Dr. Hans Lüders, is
a collaborative team of both pediatric and adult
epileptologists employing state-of-the-art technology to
treat epilepsy. The mission of the UH epilepsy
fellowship program is the training of academic
epileptologists.
The fellowship program will give the trainees a solid
education in basic clinical neurophysiology, in
comprehensive medical management of patients with
epilepsy, in selection and evaluation of patients who
are candidates for epilepsy surgery, and in basic and/or
clinical research tools used in epileptology.
The Fellowship Program, directed by
Dr. Monisha Goyal, is
offering 5 one-year ACGME-accredited Epilepsy
Fellowships for 2008-2009.
Click here to download an
application.
The fellowship is designed to lead to board
certification in "Subspecialty Exam in Clinical
Neurophysiology” through the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and "Clinical
Neurophysiology with Added Competency in Epilepsy
Monitoring or Intra-operative Monitoring" through the
American Board of Clinical Neurophysiology (ABCN).
Training at both Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
and University Hospitals Case Medical Center ensures a
broad exposure to both pediatric and adult epilepsy.
The year begins with an intensive 2 month didactic
lecture series. During the subsequent 10 months, fellows
gain experience in all aspects of clinical
neurophysiology, including routine and video-EEG
monitoring, epilepsy surgery evaluations and
intra-operative monitoring, evoked potentials and sleep.
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Vascular Neurology
 University
Hospitals Case Medical Center is developing a comprehensive
one-year fellowship in Vascular
Neurology. Michael
DeGeorgia, M.D. is the Program Director. This
one-year program is designed to lead to one of three
career pathways: 1) General Vascular Neurology- the
program meets all ACGME requirements for board
eligibility in Vascular Neurology; 2) Endovascular
Surgical Neuroradiology (“Interventional Neurology”)-
One year of Vascular Neurology in an ACGME approved
residency is a prerequisite for neurologists wishing to
enter an Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology residency;
3) Stroke Clinical Trials and Epidemiology.
Vascular
Neurology residents have an opportunity to obtain a
Masters Degree in Epidemiology and Clinical Trial Design
in conjunction with Case Western Reserve University. The
Vascular Neurology fellowship will provide comprehensive
training in the inpatient and outpatient management of cerebrovascular disorders under the supervision of an
internationally recognized faculty. Training in
transcranial Doppler and carotid ultrasound, stroke
neuroimaging, neurointerventional procedures and
neurocritical care are notable strengths of the program.
In addition, there are numerous opportunities for
clinical research focusing on acute stroke reperfusion
therapy, interventional stroke therapy, stroke
prevention, epidemiology, and outcomes. Board certified
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NeuroCritical
Care
 University
Hospitals Case Medical Center offers a comprehensive
two-year Neurocritical Care Fellowship that provides
training in neurocritical care, medical and surgical
intensive care. Michael
DeGeorgia, M.D. is the Program Director.
Completion of the Neurocritical Care fellowship results
in eligibility for certification through the United
Council of Neurological Subspecialties. The Reinberger
Neurocritical Care Unit (NccU) team manages a broad
spectrum of patients including those with ischemic
stroke, subarachnoid and intracerebral hemorrhage,
neuromuscular disorders, head trauma, seizure disorders
and perioperative neurosurgical patients. There is an
active clinical research program including hypothermia
and multi-modal monitoring monitoring and fellow
participation in clinical research is actively
encouraged. Daily rounds in our dedicated NCCU are an
integral part of the educational experience. Fellows
also gain in-depth experience in endotracheal intubation,
central venous and pulmonary artery catheter placement,
intracranial pressure and brain tissue metabolism
monitor placement as well as experience in the
management of mechanical ventilation and the use of
transcranial Doppler ultrasound. The Neurocritical Care
Program works closely with the Vascular Neurology
Program. Board certified or eligible neurologists may
apply.
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Neuro-Ophthalmology
 Fellowship training in
Neuro-ophthalmology at
University Hopsitals - Case Medical Center has a long history of
clinical, clinical research, and basic research
excellence. Clinical training is provided primarily by
Dr. Robert Tomsak.
Fellows
may elect to participate in the basic and clinical
research of Dr. R. John Leigh,
Dr. John Stahl and
Dr. Louis Dell'Osso.
Training is tailored to the skills and interests of the
Fellow, and may take one or two years. Applications
should be made to Dr. Tomsak
by October of the preceding year, and decisions are made
in December. |
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