Puerto Rico Fellowship

Institution:    University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Contact:    José R. Carlo, MD 
Director of Fellowships 
University of PR School of Medicine 
PO Box 5067 
San Juan, PR  00936-5067 
(787) 754-3784 
Fax: (787) 751-3911
Type of Fellowship:    Neuromuscular Diseases.
Duration of Fellowship:    1 Year.
Prerequisite:    Completion of neurology residency training program.
Starting Date:    July 1.
Salary Level:     
Application Deadline:    November 1.
Approximate Interview Date:    November.
Approximate Final Decision Date:    December.
Meets American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Examination Eligibility Requirements:    Yes
Description:     

The program is a full-time assignment divided in electrodiagnostic studies and clinical component. The didactic program is divided during the entire year. The fellow will assist at two neuromuscular clinics, including the MDA clinic, will learn about muscle biopsies, and is encouraged to perform one or more research projects. Electrodiagnostic studies on adults and children with a wide range of neuromuscular diseases will be performed.