General Neurology

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Program Description

The UCSF General Neurology fellowship was established by John Engstrom and Jessamyn Conell-Price to create and promote academic outpatient neurology training. This is a one-year program. Accelerated programs can be considered on an individual basis. The program is a non-ACGME fellowship. There is an opportunity to have EMG/NCS training and accreditation. 

Mission

The goal of the UCSF general neurology fellowship is to provide advanced training and mentorship for neurology graduates who want to innovate and improve outpatient neurology practice. Our fellowship is a hub for trainees interested in becoming leaders as clinician-educators, master clinicians, or improving clinical practice and policy in novel areas. We have clinical tracks developed for clinician-educators, neuro-palliative training, and neurogenetics. We will also support fellows interested in novel areas of neurology or practice that bridge different specialties.

Goals for our fellows include preparing for transition to academic faculty, building an education portfolio, fostering involvement in impactful research, and developing leadership skills.

Details

Clinician-educator Track (1 year)
The clinician-educator fellowship track provides training in advanced clinical practice in comprehensive outpatient neurology, gaining expertise with procedural skills, advanced subspecialty care, non-neurology specialty care, and health systems approaches to streamlining neurology care in the outpatient setting. Fellows will actively participate in weekly didactic sessions, general neurology case conferences, guest speaker series, and journal clubs. Fellows also have the opportunity to participate in our clinic leadership rounds and meetings to understand and contribute to multidisciplinary care. As fellows rotate through other neurology and non-neurology specialties, they will participate in complementary didactics. The goal of this fellowship pathway is to provide training needed to launch a leadership role as a generalist in academic practice.

The year generally consists of the following components:

15% time with UCSF complex diagnosis clinic with tertiary or quaternary referrals
15% time General Neurology continuity clinic, with triage to select cases of particular relevance for the clinical project
5-25% procedures (EMG/NCS, LP with ultrasound guidance, neuromuscular ultrasound, botulinum toxin PREEMPT protocol for migraine and spasticity, greater occipital nerve blocks, etc).
25-45% Month-long clinical rotations with neurology and non-neurology specialties
1 month of vacation

Neurogenetics Track (1 year)
The goal of this fellowship track is to provide advanced training for adult neurology fellows who are interested in advancing skills, knowledge, and care for adults with developmental disabilities and neurogenetic conditions. Focus will also be given to child-to-adult transitions for childhood onset neurogenetic conditions and improvement of neurogenetics diagnostic evaluations. This fellow will work with adult geneticists, genetic counselors, neuro-geneticists, child neurology specialists, and adult neurologists to gain expertise in this area.

Research Opportunities

One-fifth of fellowship time is reserved for clinical or research projects; the fellowship program will support connection with mentors within neurology, neuroscience or other areas of clinical practice and health policy.

Facilities/Training Sites

University of California, San Francisco, Parnassus Heights and Mission Bay campuses, San Francisco General Hospital (the county safety net hospital)

How to Apply

Prerequisites

Prerequisite training: Fellows are required to have completed an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program and must have an active California Medical License by the start of their fellowship.
If you are a graduate of a foreign medical school, you must hold a current, valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). This is mandatory for appointment at this institution as well as for licensure in the State of California.

Information to Provide

Contact our fellowship director, Dr. Conell-Price, to express interest and discuss potential eligibility and an appropriate clinical or research mentor. After this conversation, please submit application.
2 letters of recommendation (1 must be from residency Program Director)
Personal Statement describing your interest in General Neurology and potential research or clinical project
Curriculum Vitae
Medical School Diploma

Application Process

Applications to the General Neurology fellowship should be submitted directly. Our program seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence (or a similar statement). Our application review is holistic and utilizes a committee with broad representation from the division and Neurology Department educational leadership.

Applicant Dates

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fellowship spots are offered each year?
On average, we accept 1-2 fellows each year.

Should I do a neurophysiology fellowship or a general neurology fellowship?
This fellowship provides an opportunity to get EMG/NCS training in collaboration with UCSF neuromuscular division attendings. We do not have a way to offer EEG training.

Should I do a fellowship or go directly into attending practice?
Many neurology residents directly enter attending practice. This fellowship is a good opportunity for trainees who want protected time to develop a research program or expand clinical, teaching and leadership skills to become leaders in outpatient neurology. This fellowship will provide the foundation and solid connections for a fruitful academic career. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about the fellowship or academic practice as a general neurologist. We are keen to ensure a good fit with our program and are happy to serve as a resource to help align career goals with opportunities at UCSF.

Contact Us

Program Director
Jessamyn Conell-Price, MD, MS
[email protected]

Education Team Manager
Virginia Schuler
[email protected]

Neurogenetics Co-director, General Neurology Division Chief
Maggie Waung, MD
[email protected]

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