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Movement disorder fellowship
Started by mohdil23
Really depends on what you're looking for, if you are interested in particular research fields, DBS, BTX, etc. Do you want to be the only fellow or be part of a large program? Highly structured or lots of independence and research flexibility? Clinical or research focused?
The "old guard" of programs with the most influential people in the field: Columbia (Fahn), Baylor (Jankovic), Wash U (Perlmutter), Emory (DeLong). Each has particular strengths and different program setup.
2 "newer-school" programs with big reputations and a heavy DBS/neuromodulation focus: Florida (Okun), UCSF.
Other names I've heard good things about in recent years: Vandy, Michigan, Rush, Stanford, Virginia. By no means a comprehensive list of good programs.
The "old guard" of programs with the most influential people in the field: Columbia (Fahn), Baylor (Jankovic), Wash U (Perlmutter), Emory (DeLong). Each has particular strengths and different program setup.
2 "newer-school" programs with big reputations and a heavy DBS/neuromodulation focus: Florida (Okun), UCSF.
Other names I've heard good things about in recent years: Vandy, Michigan, Rush, Stanford, Virginia. By no means a comprehensive list of good programs.
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Yes, I agree with all the programs Thama mentioned. In a very small, niche field, sometimes finding one good mentor is all you need. So if you have a particular interest say for example in Dystonia; find the famous "dystonia people" and go there. Another thing that I've noticed is faculty turnover is really high in movt disorders for some reason, esp in bigger cities like NY.
In addition to above, i think NYU, Mt Sinai, OHSU and Yale are decent programs. I think Cincy, Med College of Georgia and Albany also have good faculty/training programs.
I think highly of Cincinnati's program. Alberto Espay is a great mentor and is well respected in the field. Probably one of the smartest guys I've ever met but also really warm and a truly nice guy.
Does anyone have an idea about the movement fellowship at UMinnesota (Jerry Vitek)?
Not familiar with the fellowship structure, but Minnesota has some great movement faculty, Vitek foremost among them.
I see, thank you!
Hi all, Does it matter when a fellowship PD emails you prior to the rank deadline and says you are among the top candidates they interviewed this year? If they have 2 spots, to how many applicants do they usually send such emails? Thank you.
