Education Programs
Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Fellowship
| Institution: | University of California Davis (UC Davis) School of Medicine Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
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| Contact: |
Jay J. Han, MD /or Craig M. McDonald, MD |
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| Type of Fellowship: |
Neuromuscular Medicine and EMG |
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Length of Fellowship: |
1 year |
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| Prerequisites: |
Completion of PM&R or Neurology residency and eligibility for California licensure. |
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| Starting Date: | July 1 | |
| Salary Level: | Equivalent to PGY-5 (based on UC PGY salary scale) | |
| Application Deadline: |
March 31, 2008, for fellowship starting July 2008 |
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| Approximate Interview Date: | Sept 2007-April 2008, for starting July 2008 October, for 2009 and afterwards |
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| Approximate Final Decision Date: | April, for fellow starting July 2008 October, for 2009 and afterwards |
Meets American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Examination Eligibility Requirements: Yes
Meets American Board of Neuromuscular Medicine Examination Eligibility Requirements: In Process
Application Process: Interested applicants should contact Dr. Jay Han (contact info as shown above). An application packet with instructions will be sent to the requesting applicant. Please forward your current CV and two recommendations. Interviews will be held after the receipt of all application materials.
Description: This fellowship is for 1 year in the diagnosis and clinical management of neuromuscular disorders, and electrodiagnostic medicine. The fellowship is sponsored by the Department of PM&R, and in collaboration with the Department of Neurology at UC Davis. The regional Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic at UC Davis is very active and cares for numerous patients with various neuromuscular disorders. The trainee will have experience in both pediatric and adult population, and be exposed to both inpatient and outpatient care of patients. The trainee will have training in EMG/nerve conduction studies, as well as opportunity to participate in research projects. UC Davis has a long tradition of providing excellent care to patients with various neuromuscular disorders for approximately 30 years, and is proud to be a leader in the field of PM&R to sponsor a Neuromuscular Medicine/EMG Fellowship.