Institution:  

Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine
Department of Neurology

Contact:  

Austin J. Sumner, MD
Professor and Chairman
Director of Fellowship Program
LSU School of Medicine
1542 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA  70112-2822

Type of Fellowship:  

Electrodiagnostic Medicine and Neuromuscular Diseases.

Duration of Fellowship:  

1 or 2 years.

Prerequisite:  

Completion of neurology residency.

Starting Date:  

July 1.

Salary Level:  

PGY-5 or PGY-6.

Application Deadline:  

October 31.

Approximate Interview Date:  

By Invitation.

Approximate Final Decision Date:  

N/A.

Meets American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Examination Eligibility Requirements:  

Yes

Description:  

The Department of Neurology at Louisiana State University (LSU) offers two fellowship positions. Approximately 1500 electrodiagnostic studies are performed each year in a diverse population of patients with neuromuscular disorders. LSU hosts a Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinic and a Peripheral Nerve Trauma Clinic. There is a strong clinical and research interest in peripheral nerve diseases. We process and report approximately 160 muscle biopsies and 50 nerve biopsies each year. There is a wide range of basic and clinical research projects available and fellows are expected to participate in research.

Interested applicants should provide their curriculum vitae and at least three letters of recommendation.