Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Neuro Psychiatry
Affiliation
Northwestern University - Chicago
Overview
The Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is offered through the internationally recognized Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease. The fellowship is designed to prepare neurologists and psychiatrists for academic careers in behavioral neurology, neuropsychiatry, and cognitive neuroscience. Clinical training takes place at the Neurobehavior and Memory Clinic at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where fellows evaluate patients with a broad spectrum of cognitive and behavioral disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal dementia, primary progressive aphasia, Lewy body disease, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke-related cognitive impairment, and other neurobehavioral conditions. The program combines supervised outpatient clinical experience with multidisciplinary teaching involving neurology, psychiatry, neuropsychology, neuropathology, neuroradiology, and social work. Fellows participate in weekly case conferences, cognitive neuroscience seminars, neurology grand rounds, and Alzheimer's disease lectures. The fellowship also provides extensive mentored research opportunities through the Mesulam Institute, including projects in cognitive neuroscience, neurodegeneration, functional neuroimaging, neuropathology, and translational neuroscience. Graduates are well prepared for leadership roles in academic medicine and are eligible to pursue UCNS certification in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a salary according to the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Graduate Medical Education compensation policy
Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Hold an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
- Complete an accredited residency in Neurology or Psychiatry.
- Be eligible for an Illinois medical license.
- Submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Submit a Personal Statement.
- Submit three letters of recommendation.
- Participate in an interview if shortlisted.
- Demonstrate an interest in cognitive neurology, neuropsychiatry, dementia, or related research.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
Step 1: Complete an accredited residency in Neurology or Psychiatry and ensure eligibility for Illinois medical licensure.
Step 2: Prepare the required application documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Step 3: Submit the complete application package to the Fellowship Program Director.
Step 4: Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee.
Step 5: Qualified applicants are invited for interviews during the summer and fall.
Step 6: Selected candidates receive an official fellowship offer, complete credentialing and licensing requirements, and typically begin the fellowship in July.
