Available Fellowship Positions

National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, Maryland

This is a combined neuroimmunology and neuroinfectious diseases (NINID) research fellowship. The fellows are trained in both clinical and bench research. Those with MD, Ph.D.'s or MD with clinical or bench research experience are encouraged to apply. There is an opportunity to participate in early-phase clinical trials, study disease pathophysiology and conduct translational research using a variety of in vitro and animal models and novel neuroimaging techniques. Training is provided in core competencies and research projects are tailor-made for each fellow. Each fellow has a mentorship committee and a primary mentor. NIH is the world's largest research institution with state-of-the-art research facilities.

Fellowship Director		Avi Nath \| [email protected]
Fellowship Co-Director		N/A
Fellowship Coordinator		Katy Finnell \| [email protected]
2 Available Fellowship Positions		Updated as of 02/08/2022
Application Deadline:		Rolling Admission
Eligible Trainees	Adult Neurology Pediatric Neurology	Do fellows take call duty?	N/A
Multidisciplinary Rotations Available	Neuropathology Neuro-Ophthalmology Neuro-Radiology Electrophysiology Neuro-Rehabilitation Neuropsychology Botox Injections	Exposure to multidisciplinary comprehensive care?	Yes
Clinical Fellowship?	No	Length of Clinical Fellowship	N/A
Combined Clinical/Research Fellowship?	Yes	Length of Clinical/Research Fellowship	3-Years
General Neurology Clinics?	N/A	Neuroimmunology Topics Covered	Demyelinating diseases (MS, NMOSD, MOGAD, etc.) Neuro-rheumatology Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Encephalitis Vasculitis Autoimmune epilepsy
Availability of Graduate courses/Master's degree?	Yes	Approved by Institutional GME?	Yes
Sponsorship of H1b Visa?	No	Sponsorship of J1 Visa?	Yes
Are positions contingent on securing external funding?	No	Accept Applications off-cycle?	Yes
Begin Accepting Applications When?	Anytime During PGY2 or PGY3 Years	Interviews Begin	Within 1-Month of Application Receipt
Typical Number of New Positions Per Year?	2-3	Typical Number of Fellows in Training?	7
Required Application Materials	CV Personal Statement 3 Letters of Recommendation	Fellowship Positions Filled	Rolling Admission
Fellowship Recruitment Policy		Agreed

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