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Institution:
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University of Kansas Medical Center
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Contact:
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Mazen M. Dimachkie, MD
Professor
Dept of Neurology
Program Director, Neuromuscular Fellowship
University of Kansas Medical Center
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7177
phone 913-588-6094
fax 913-588-6948
mdimachkie@kumc.edu
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Type of Fellowship:
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Neuromuscular Medicine
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Duration of Fellowship:
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1 year.
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Prerequisite:
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MD or DO Degree; A completed ACGME approved residency program in Neurology or Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Letters of recommendation from the Neurology Residency Program Director, Chairperson and two other faculty members.
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Starting Date:
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July 1.
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Salary Level:
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PGY 5
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Application Deadline:
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May
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Approximate Interview Date:
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July
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Approximate Final Decision Date:
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May
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Meets American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Examination Eligibility Requirements:
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Yes
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Description:
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One year ACGME approved neuromuscular medicine fellowship in neuromuscular disorders and epilepsy. Fellows attend clinics in nerve and muscle disease, adult and pediatric MDA, Botox and ALS. While on the EEG service, fellows will participate in the outpatient epilepsy clinics and inpatient epilepsy monitoring service. A research project in clinical neurophysiology is a requirement and fellows will be required to submit clinical abstracts to a national meeting. Fellows who complete this program will be eligible to sit for the ABPN Clinical Neurophysiology examination.
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