Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
Welcome from the Fellowship Director
Dear Future Fellow,
Welcome to the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship! During this one-year program, you will develop clinical skills in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating neuromuscular or epilepsy patients. You will acquire advanced knowledge in all areas of Clinical Neurophysiology, including EMG/NCS, EPs, EEGs, and IOM. Additionally, you will be required to attend lectures and neurophysiology review sessions and take the AANEM self-assessment examination. I trust that you will enjoy your fellowship. If you have any questions or concerns during the year, please do not hesitate to contact us. We aim to offer you an exceptional learning experience by providing you with the best resources.
Thank you,
Holli Horak, MD
Professor of Neurology, Clinical Educator Track
Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Director
Personnel
Fellowship Program Director:
Holli Horak, MD
Department of Neurology
College of Medicine
1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85724-5023
hhorak@.arizona.edu
Fellowship Program Coordinator:
Donna Anderson
Department of Neurology
College of Medicine
1501 N. Campbell Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85724-5023
520-626-7159
donnaanderson@arizona.edu
Duration
The Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship is a 12 month program. In accordance with ACGME guidelines, all contracts begin on July first and end on June thirtieth.
Prerequisite Training/Selection Criteria
In order to be appointed to a fellow in a clinical neurophysiology position, candidate must successfully complete medical school training, pass USMLE Steps I, II and III, and graduate from ACGME-accredited neurology or pediatric neurology residency program. Foreign medical graduates are also required to complete the ECFMG certification. The Program Director verifies with the applicant’s current institution that they are a resident in good standing. (3) Letters of recommendation are required and reviewed. The GME office must approve each accepted Fellow. Each fellow’s academic credentials are verified before being accepted into the program.
Goals and Objectives for Training
To educate Neurophysiology Fellows in the performance and interpretation of neurophysiology procedures, including, but not limited to: EEG, EP, IOM, EMU, NCS, EMG. The Fellows will see a rich variety of pathophysiology due to our wide cachement area, our primary care status at the secondary training site and our tertiary care status at the primary training site. They will learn the underlying pathophysiology through rigorous course work, lectures and review of material with faculty. They will be exposed to the breadth of both epilepsy and neuromuscular presentations with their clinical patient care experience and will learn to diagnose and manage both basic and complex diseases of central neurophysiologic and peripheral nervous system disorders.
Program Certifications
The Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship was given initial accreditation status by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) beginning July 1, 2014.