Fellowship Title: Stanford MS/Clinical Neuroimmunology Fellowship
How many fellows/residents per year: 1
Fellowship Duration: Offers various durations based on applicant and funding. Guaranteed 1 year fully funded fellowship, may consider extension if additional external funding is provided.
What aspects: Demyelinating diseases (MS, NMO, Etc.), Neuro-rheumatology, Paraneoplastic, Encephalitis, Vasculitis
Fellowship program structure: Clinical; Research-based
If combined, what are the percentages for each component?: Variable, depending on Fellow’s interests. Typically 50-60% clinical and 40-50% clinical research, clinical trials, and abstract/poster/manuscript preparation.
Is On-call duty and/or general clinic participation required?: No
Additional training: Required/Offered: Neuropathology, Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuro-Urology, Neuro-Radiology, Electrophysiology, Neurorehabilitation, Neuropsychology. Rotations depend on the Fellow’s clinical interests.
Visa Sponsorship?: J1
Approved by Institution’s ACGME office?: Yes
Is independent funding required for Fellows?: No
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted from Sep 1 – Jan 15 every cycle. Early applications are encouraged, as positions typically filled 16 months in advance.
Additional information: http://med.stanford.edu/neurology/divisions/neuroimmunology/fellowships.html