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Fellowship Opportunities

If one of these fellowships interests you, contact our fellowship coordinator or the
fellowship director listed below.
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STROKE
Director: Candice J. Perkins, M.D.
Fellowship period: 1-2 years
Requirements: Board eligible

Description: The State University of New York at Stony Brook is seeking a BC/BE Stroke Fellow for July 2006.  Our accredited Vascular Neurology program integrates the management of ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease in a JCAHO and Department of Health designated Stroke Center, with a unique patient care database application and a dedicated echo planar research MRI for diffusion and perfusion imaging, supplemented with non-invasive neurovascular evaluation. Faculty is board certified in Vascular Neurology.

There are multiple acute care and preventive clinical trials as well as a variety of laboratory imaging research. The stroke service works closely with neuroradiology, neurosurgery, and medicine to implement interventional and acute care services. Collaborative and independent research by the Fellow are strongly encouraged, especially if the available second year is elected.  This is a unique opportunity to practice academic medicine in a beautiful seaside environment.  Interested candidates should send CV and contact: 

Contact: Candice J. Perkins, M.D.
Dept. of Neurology, HSC T12/020, SUNY at Stony Brook,
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8121,
Phone (631) 444-1437, FAX (631) 444-1474.


CLINICAL NEUROPHYSIOLOGY
Director: Mary R. Andriola, M.D.
Fellowship Period: One year
Requirements: Board Eligible

Description: A one or two year fellowship in clinical Neurophysiology. Training includes EMG, adult, pediatric and neonatal EEGs, ambulatory and video/EEG monitoring, evoked potentials and polysomnography. Clinical research opportunities and experience in a comprehensive epilepsy program are available. Board eligibility in Neurology is required. The fellowship is leads to board eligibility for ABCN and ABPN/Clinical Neurophysiology. A combined EEG/EMG 2 year fellowship would be considered.

For Clinical Neurophysiology or EEG Contact:
Mary R. Andriola, M.D.
Director of EEG Laboratory,
Dept. of Neurology, HSC T12/020, SUNY at Stony Brook,
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8121,
Phone (631) 444-1456, FAX (631) 444-1474.


BEHAVIORAL NEUROLOGY
Director: Lauren Krupp, M.D.
Fellowship Period: One Year
Requirements: Board Eligible

Description: A one or two year fellowship in behavioral neurology is available in the Department of Neurology at Stony Brook University. The fellowship offers clinical experience in the evaluation and treatment of patients with neurobehavioral and neuropsychological problems related to stroke, head injury, epilepsy, dementia, and other disorders. The program incorporates a multidisciplinary approach including neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, and cognitive rehabilitation. The fellow will participate in weekly case management conferences, as well as weekly case seminars. Research interests are directed at the cognitive mechanisms of these disorders, and include opportunities to participate in related projects in PET scanning at Brookhaven National Laboratories. Applicants should be board eligible in Neurology.

Contact: Lauren Krupp, M.D.
Dept. of Neurology, HSC T12/020, SUNY at Stony Brook,
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8121,
Phone (631) 444-1438, FAX (631) 444-1474.


CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Director: Anthony K. Bolton, PhD
Fellowship Period: Two years
Requirement: Ph.D. (clinical psychology) and Clinical Internship

Description: This is a two-year, full-time training program. The goal of the program is provide the training to achieve the advanced competencies necessary for the specialized practice of clinical neuropsychology. This includes intensive training and experiential opportunities in neuropsychological research as well as clinical work. The program has been accepted for membership in the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN).

Contact: Anthony Bolton, Ph.D.
Dept. of Neurology, HSC T12/020, SUNY at Stony Brook,
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8121,
Phone (631) 444-1364, FAX (631) 444-1474.


NEUROREHABILITATION
Co-Director: Lauren Krupp, M.D.
Co-Director: Joanna Smiroldo, M.D.
Fellowship period: One year
Requirements: Board eligible

Description: One or two year fellowship in clinical neurorehabilitation are available for neurologists seeking additional experience in managing patients in a rehabilitation setting. Fellows work in the comprehensive rehabilitation center at the Northport VA Medical Center and the rehabilitation service of the St. Charles Hospital. Fellows receive training in EMG with Dr. Mark Kaufman. Fellows may elect a second year or research in one of the laboratories in the Department of Neurology at SUNY Stony Brook.

Contact: Lauren Krupp, M.D.
Dept. of Neurology, HSC T12/020, SUNY at Stony Brook,
Stony Brook, New York 11794-8121,
Phone (631) 444-1450, FAX (631) 444-1474.



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