Institution:  

The program involves working in the Clinical Electrodiagnostic Medicine Laboratory and evaluating patients with neuromuscular disorders in the outpatient clinic.  During the first 2 months of the fellowship, the fellow participates with a Clinical Neurophysiology Review course which includes review of the basics of nerve conduction studies and needle examination and lectures covering the broad range of neuromuscular disorders. The fellow performs electrodiagnostic studies under the supervision of faculty with graduated responsibility throughout the year.   In addition to the primarily adult population in our clinic, the fellow has exposure to pediatric electrodiagnostic studies through regular rotations with a pediatric affiliate program.   The fellow also participates with a regular ALS clinic.   The focus of the program is performing basic electrodiagnostic studies. There is also exposure to special techniques including single fiber EMG; evoked potential studies, autonomic studies, and intraoperative monitoring.  The fellow organizes the weekly Neuromuscular Conference. The fellow is encouraged to pursue one or more research projects during the year. The program is designed to exceed the requirements for electrodiagnostic training as defined by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine.