Stanford Neuroscience Health Center

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