Available Fellowship Positions

Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL

The Neuroimmunology Fellowship combines training in clinical care and research in the fields of multiple sclerosis and related demyelinated and auto-immune diseases, neurological complications of HIV, and infectious diseases of the nervous system. This one-two-year fellowship provides complete exposure to the clinical management of MS patients, other complex demyelinating disorders and neuro infectious diseases. Fellows also gain familiarity with clinical trials and methodology in MS. They participate in clinical, translational and basic science research projects. They learn how to prepare IRB protocols and how to design and conduct clinical research studies. Applicants matriculated into the fellowship must possess one of the following qualifications: PGY3-4 Neurology residents, Board-eligible or certified neurologists in the U.S. or foreign-trained neurologists with a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate.

Applicants interested in applying for this training opportunity can send an email to (Fellowship Coordinator).

Fellowship Director Fabian Sierra Morales | [email protected]
Fellowship Coordinator Caitlin Yurko | [email protected]
1 Available Fellowship Position Updated as of 03/16/2023
Application Deadline: N/A
Eligible Trainees
  • Adult Neurology
 Do fellows take call duty? No Call
Multidisciplinary Rotations Available
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Rehabilitation
 Exposure to multidisciplinary comprehensive care?  Yes
Clinical Fellowship? Yes Length of Clinical Fellowship 1-Year
Combined Clinical/Research Fellowship? No Length of Clinical/Research Fellowship N/A
General Neurology Clinics? No Neuroimmunology Topics Covered
  • Demyelinating diseases (MS, NMOSD, MOGAD, etc.)
  • Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Encephalitis
  • Vasculitis
  • Neurosarcoid
  • Neuroinfectious diseases
Availability of Graduate courses/Master's degree? No Approved by Institutional GME?  In Process
Sponsorship of H1b Visa? Yes Sponsorship of J1 Visa? Yes
Are positions contingent on securing external funding? No Accept Applications off-cycle? Yes
Begin Accepting Applications When?  N/A Interviews Begin N/A
Typical Number of New Positions Per Year? 1 Typical Number of Fellows in Training? 2
Required Application Materials
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
 Fellowship Positions Filled N/A
Fellowship Recruitment Policy Agreed

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