Movement Disorders Fellowship

The MUSC Movement Disorders Fellowship offers a comprehensive, well-balanced, individualized one to two-year fellowship program, depending on the selected track. The first year will be spent primarily in the clinical study of movement disorders with direct patient care and clinic responsibilities, including: the assessment and medical management of movement disorders (Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonism, essential tremor, ataxia, dystonia, tic disorders, Huntington’s disease, amongst others); specialized training in the evaluation and management of deep brain stimulation patients including an introduction to intraoperative physiology; and performance of EMG and ultrasound guided botulinum toxin injections. The second year will be tailored to the specific interests of the fellow and can include more in-depth training in DBS (intraoperative neurophysiology and advanced programming), advanced botulinum toxin injections, clinical trials, or independent research. Fellows may also choose to seek a Master of Science in clinical research (MSCR) or a clinical research certificate in this time. Visit the MUSC Health Movement Disorders page and the MUSC Health Deep Brain Stimulation Program page to find out about these programs and centers.

Requirements:

Completed ACGME accredited Residency in Neurology, board eligible, for all but research and international tracks.

Tracks:

 

1. Clinical Track (1 year): Fellows in this track have completed a neurology residency and typically seek a career in general neurology with a specialized focus in movement disorders, or a career in movement disorders in a private practice setting.  Candidates with prior research training who seek additional clinical training or with other subspecialized training seeking to gain or switch into the field of movement disorders may also benefit from this option. If a research or greater clinical interest arises during this one-year experience, some candidates may choose to remain for a second year of training.
2. Clinician-Researcher Track (2 years): Fellows in this track have completed a neurology residency, will complete all clinical training as in the first year clinical track and in the second year, they may seek to actively participate in ongoing projects in one of the movement disorder labs, pursue their own research interests or seek greater exposure to clinical trials. A Master of Science in Clinical Research may also be available to these candidates during this period. Graduates of this track typically seek academic positions with a significant research component.
3. Clinician-Educator Track (2 years): Fellows in this track have completed a neurology residency, will complete all clinical training in the first year clinical track and choose to receive additional training in intraoperative neurophysiology, advanced DBS programming, advanced botulinum toxin injections, including ultrasound guidance, and exposure to clinical trials.  Graduates of this track typically seek academic positions as clinician educators.
4. Research Track (1-2 years): This is not a clinical fellowship, therefore, a neurology residency is not required. MD and or PhD candidates can be considered depending on their interests and available funding. Graduates of this track typically seek research careers, however, this may serve as a bridge toward clinical training.
5. International Track (1-2 years): This is a one to two year experienced for candidates who have completed a neurology residency outside of the United States and seek to have subspecialty training in movement disorders. Candidates may choose a more clinical or research focused experience depending on their interests. Graduates of this fellowship will not be board eligible to practice neurology in the United States, but will have the necessary training to practice as movement disorder neurologists in their country of origin.

Faculty

How to Apply

MUSC participates in the SF Match Program and applications will be submitted through the match program online.

Interviews will occur in the Spring-Summer of each year with an application deadline of June 30^th. Fellowship positions may remain open, and candidates may submit their application materials directly to the fellowship coordinator when applying for these positions. Interviews for these applicants will be determined by the fellowship director and planned accordingly. Candidates should submit the following:

• Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation

Previous Fellows 

2011	Kathryn Gaines, DO	Clinical Track	Private Practice, Wisconsin
2012	Kathleen Woschkolup, M.D.	Clinical Track	Private Practice, SC
2014	Guttalu Kumaraswammy, M.D., Ph.D.	Research Track	MUSC, Neurology Residency, Stroke fellowship, Private Practice, NC (Stroke)
2016	Anupama Kale, M.D.	Clinical Track	Dent Neurologic Institute, NY
2019	Colin McLeod, M.D.	Clinician Educator Track	Faculty, Augusta University/MCG

Contact

For more information, contact:

Michael Watson
Program Coordinator
watsomic@musc.edu