Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowships

MUSC offers 1 EMG track position and 2 EEG track positions.

EMG

The Electromyography Laboratory at the Medical University of South Carolina performs approximately 2,000 studies annually on adult and pediatric patients in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to routine nerve conductions and electromyography, fellows also gain experience in advanced techniques such as repetitive nerve stimulation and single fiber electromyography. Clinical exposure to neuromuscular disorders is gained through participation in various neuromuscular clinics including the MUSC Myasthenia Gravis Clinic, MDA Clinic, Myositis Clinic, and Multidisciplinary ALS Clinics at MUSC and the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Learn more about the MUSC Neurophysiology Lab.

Highlights

Comprehensive Electromyography Laboratory
Fully accredited laboratory with exemplary status by the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Specialized neuromuscular junction testing including single fiber electromyography
Over 1300 studies annually serving both adult and pediatric populations at MUSC
Clinical exposure to neuromuscular disorders is gained through participation in various neuromuscular clinics including the MUSC Myasthenia Gravis Clinic, MDA Clinic, Myositis Clinic, and Multidisciplinary ALS Clinic
1 EMG fellow per year
Close fellow-attending supervision/teaching during fellowship
Weekly Clinical Neurophysiology Conference series

EEG

Highlights

One of the only level 4 Epilepsy center in the state, getting most difficult cases from South Carolina, Georgia, and southern North Carolina
750 bed hospital
6 + 2 bed adult EMU admitting 20 patients per month
4 bed pediatric EMU admitting 12 to 14 patients per month
6 routine EEGs per day average (including weekends with 0 to 2)
Entire fellowship in one hospital
Remote access to EEG, patient records, and imaging studies
High adult and pediatric epilepsy surgical volume
Cortical functional mapping
Close relationships with Radiology
Continuity clinics for outpatient exposure
Clinical trial experience
IOM performed by MUSC attendings (not contracted out)
Comprehensive Refractory Epilepsy Committee comprised of epileptologists, neurosurgeon, radiologists, nuclear medicine specialists, neuropsychologists, speech therapists, social workers, and other staff.
Ketogenic and Modifies Atkins Diet for Epilepsy program
Fellow centered program provides incremental responsibility with attending backup close at hand; this includes overnight home call for EEG reading questions from neurology residents
30 to 40 Wadas per year
ABCN certified attendings, including some who are active in the ACNS and write questions for the board
Weekly lectures by neurophysiology attendings
Review of challenging EEGs once per month
One year program with option for second
2 EEG fellows per year
Charleston (top vacation destination in the US in 2011 and 3rd in the world.)

Fellowship Application Requirements

Applicants must complete an accredited neurology residency program prior to fellowship.
Applicants must select EEG or EMG track, dedicating 8 to 10 months to their designated skill.
Completed MUSC Fellowship application (PDF)
Current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Three letters of recommendation.
Personal statement describing your background, clinical & research interests, and career plans.
Interview.