Neuroimmunology and Autoimmune Neurology Fellowship

Neuroimmunology fellows will be expected to rotate in clinic with neuroimmunology and autoimmune neurology subspecialists as well as respond to inpatient neuroimmunology and autoimmune neurology consultations (pending hospital need). Through this exposure, fellows will become proficient in diagnosing and managing complex neuroimmunologic disorders, critically reviewing research and providing compassionate patient care. Fellows will also gain expertise in considering disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis as well as immunomodulatory approaches for other neuroinflammatory diseases. Additional responsibilities include participation in resident didactic series, department grand rounds and resident case presentation series. Fellows are expected to have completed required reading and encouraged to present research at specialty meetings. 

Our curriculum focuses on practical approaches to disease through the neuroimmunology outpatient clinic. Program faculty lead monthly didactics, and fellows will be permitted to participate in subspecialty-specific resident didactic series both as a learner and lecturer. Additional opportunities include presentations at grand rounds and participation in monthly resident multiple sclerosis journal club. 

Fellows receive an average of two half-days per week to dedicate to research projects. They are encouraged to publish and/or present their work at meetings including the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers or the American Academy of Neurology conferences. Fellowship funding can be applied to travel expenses based on department guidelines. Mentorship from faculty help to guide and support strong research projects and approaches to publication. Fellows can also be considered to join ongoing clinical trials as sub-investigators. Previous fellows have gained additional certification in performing the EDSS for research applications.

There is no board certification for neuroimmunology. However, our program is designed to prepare fellows for competitive positions in academic and private medical settings and eventually leaders in the field.