Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

1. Must hold a current, valid, unrestricted medical license to practice in the United States or Canada or their territories.
2. Must be a graduate of a Neurology residency or another specialty residency accredited by ACGME or RCPSC.
3. Must be board certified or eligible for certification in a primary ABMS or RCPSC specialty.
4. Specifically, USC states that applicants must be graduates of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency.
5. Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in California.

The Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry at Keck School of Medicine of USC is a one-year UCNS-accredited fellowship for PGY-5–6 level trainees specializing in the care and treatment of patients with dementia and neurobehavioral disorders. The program provides comprehensive training in evaluating and treating behavioral and cognitive symptoms, including performing neurobehavioral evaluations and interpreting neuropsychological assessments. Fellows also gain exposure to a broad range of neurological and psychiatric conditions and participate in a multidisciplinary clinical and translational research and teaching program. Training is conducted at multiple sites, including USC Healthcare Consultation Center II and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center.

1. Prepare a current CV.
2. Prepare a Personal Statement.
3. Obtain 3 Letters of Recommendation.
4. Send the complete application to John Ringman, MD, the USC Neurobehavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship Director.
5. The program reviews applications and considers candidates for the fellowship.
6. Selected candidates proceed through the program's selection/interview process.
7. Candidates must satisfy the required California medical licensure and fellowship appointment requirements before starting the program.