Available Fellowship Positions

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia

Our fellowship program includes training and mentorship by 3-fellowship trained physicians in a supportive and individualized program that will per personalized for each fellow to meet their unique personal & professional goals. Fellowship is based in Richmond, VA and provides exposure to a diverse patient population with MS and related d/o.

Fellows will train in both the outpatient and inpatient care and management of MS and MS-related disorders, as well as participate in MS therapeutic trials and other clinical research. MS and MS-related disorders require multidisciplinary care, and thus fellows will have the opportunity to work with our colleagues in fields such as physical medicine and rehabilitation, urology, ophthalmology and neuroradiology.

The program provides a flexible learning environment to meet the specific interests of the fellow, and in the second year they may pursue independent research projects in clinical, translational research, or basic science labs. Click here for more information. 

Fellowship Director Myla Goldman | [email protected]
Fellowship Co-Director N/A
Fellowship Coordinator Christine Rucker | [email protected]
2 Available Fellowship Position Updated as of 08/01/2022
Application Deadline: February 1 of PYG3 Year
Eligible Trainees
  • Adult Neurology
 Do fellows take call duty? No Call
Multidisciplinary Rotations Available
  • Neuropathology
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Urology
  • Neuro-Radiology
  • Electrophysiology
  • Neuro-Rehabilitation
  • Neuropsychology
  • Botox Injections
  • Baclofen Pump Management
 Exposure to multidisciplinary comprehensive care?  Yes
Clinical Fellowship? Yes Length of Clinical Fellowship 1-Year
Combined Clinical/Research Fellowship? Yes Length of Clinical/Research Fellowship 2-Years
General Neurology Clinics? Optional Neuroimmunology Topics Covered
  • Demyelinating diseases (MS, NMOSD, MOGAD, etc.)
  • Neuro-rheumatology
  • Autoimmune/Paraneoplastic Encephalitis
  • Peripheral Neuroimmunology
  • Vasculitis
  • Autoimmune epilepsy
  • Neurosarcoid
  • Neuroinflammatory Complications of Immunotherapy
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?  September of PGY3 Year Interviews Begin December of PGY3 Year
Typical Number of New Positions Per Year? 1-2 Typical Number of Fellows in Training? 1-2
Required Application Materials
  • Application Form
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • USMLE scores
 Fellowship Positions Filled March of PGY3 Year
Fellowship Recruitment Policy Agreed

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