Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
Duration: 2 Year(s)
University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Neuro Psychiatry
Affiliation
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Overview
The Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry at UIC is a two-year, UCNS-accredited interdisciplinary training program that focuses on the diagnosis and management of cognitive, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The program integrates training from both neurology and psychiatry, providing fellows with comprehensive exposure to conditions such as dementia, memory disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and brain–behavior syndromes. Fellows work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment, gaining hands-on experience in specialized clinics, inpatient services, and collaborative care settings. The curriculum includes structured didactics, case conferences, and research opportunities, helping fellows develop skills in clinical care, academic scholarship, and teaching. Overall, the program prepares physicians for advanced clinical practice and board certification in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry, as well as careers in academic medicine and research.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a standard UIC GME-based stipend with yearly increments and benefits according to PGY level.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must have completed an accredited residency in Neurology or Psychiatry
- Must be board eligible or board certified (ABPN)
- Must be eligible for medical licensure in Illinois (USA)
- Strong interest in cognitive neurology, behavioral disorders, and neuropsychiatry
- For international applicants:
- Must have ECFMG certification
- Must meet visa requirements
Minimum Education
MD PsychiatryMD Neurology
Admission Process:
- Check Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must have completed an accredited residency training program in Neurology or Psychiatry.
- Candidates must be board eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) before starting the fellowship.
- An Illinois medical license is required prior to beginning training.
- Submit Fellowship Application
- Interested candidates should submit their application materials to the Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship Program.
- Required documents generally include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
- Academic and training records
- Application Review
- The fellowship committee reviews applications based on:
- Clinical training background
- Academic achievements
- Research interests
- Commitment to behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry
- Interview Process
- Shortlisted applicants are invited for an interview with fellowship faculty members.
- The interview evaluates the applicant’s clinical interests, career goals, research experience, and suitability for the program.
- Selection and Appointment
- Selected candidates receive a fellowship appointment through the University of Illinois Chicago Graduate Medical Education (GME) system.
- Fellows must complete all institutional requirements before beginning training.
- Start of Fellowship Training
- The fellowship provides structured clinical training, research opportunities, and educational activities in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry.
