Institution/Department Address (with email/phone/fax): 55 Lake Ave North, 01655 Worcester, Ma TEL 508-793-6555 fAX 774-442-9122 my email: peter.riskind@umassmemorial
Primary contact for training information (name, address, fax (if different than above) and email): Peter Riskind MD PhD, Professor of Clinical Neurology
Brief information on program: This is a one- or two year clinical fellowship, designed to produce an expert clinical neuroimmuologist/MS specialist for
an academic position or a specialty practice. In addition to intensive exposure to multiple sclerosis and related
neuro-immunologic/inflammatory disorders (e.g. CNS lupus, neurosarcoidosis, vasculitis, etc) fellows will receive
clinical training in rheumatology, physiatry, neuro-urology, neurophthalmology, neuroradiology, and electrophysiology.
Fellows also learn management of intrathecal baclofen pumps, and participate in clinical trials and
investigator-initiated clinical research.
Types of training programs: Fellowship
How many fellows/residents per year: 1-3
Area/s of Training: Multiple Sclerosis; Neuroimmunology
What aspects: Demyelinating diseases (MS, NMO, Etc.); Neuro-rheumatology; Encephalitis; Vasculitis
Fellowship program structure: Clinical
Percentages of clinical and research-based components: 85% Clinical and 15% Research-based
Is On-call duty and/or general clinic participation required?: No
Additional training: Required/Offered? Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuro-urology; Neuro-radiology; Electrophysiology; Neuro-rehabilitation; Other
Visa sponsorship? No
Approved by Institution’s ACGME office?: No
Is independent funding required for Fellows?: No
Additional information: None