| Institution: | The George Washington University Medical Center |
| Contact: | Dr. John J. Kelly, MD Professor and Chairman, Dept. of Neurology Director, EMG Lab and Neuromuscular Center The George Washington Univ. Med. Ctr. 2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 7-404 Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202-741-2700 Fax: 202-741-2721 |
| Type of Fellowship: | EMG/Neuromuscular |
| Duration of Fellowship: | 1 year. |
| Prerequisite: | Neurology residency |
| Starting Date: | July 1. |
| Salary Level: | negotiable |
| Application Deadline: | September 1 |
| Approximate Interview Date: | September-October |
| Approximate Final Decision Date: | October 30. |
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Meets American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine Examination Eligibility Requirements: |
yes |
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Description: |
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Clinical neuromuscular disease and EMG fellowship. The fellow will learn electromyography under the guidance of 3 ABEM certified electromyographers. There is a wide variety of neuromuscular cases seen including many neuropathy patients, a large ALS clinic, pain and musculoskeletal clinic, a Botox clinic and a large populations of pediatric neuromuscular cases at Children's National Medical Center, which is a GW-affiliated program. The successful candidate will be appointed as an Instructor and will be part of the faculty. In the second half of the year, he/she may be asked to take call as a faculty member and attend on the hospital service for at least one rotation. EMG duties will consist of 4 half-days per week. Clinic time will also be 4 half-days per week. The fellow will be expected to initiate and complete a clinical research project during the year. |
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