Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

1. Candidates should hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree.
2. Candidates should have completed the required Neurology residency training before entering the fellowship.
3. Candidates must meet Cedars-Sinai's Graduate Medical Education eligibility requirements.
4. Candidates must meet the applicable California medical licensing and credentialing requirements.
5. International medical graduates must satisfy the applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification and United States licensing requirements.
6. Candidates should have a strong clinical or academic interest in behavioral neurology, cognitive disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases.

The Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a one-year advanced training program focused on the clinical evaluation and management of cognitive, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric disorders. The fellowship provides clinical and educational exposure to neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, neurobehavioral disorders, and complex cognitive conditions. Fellows participate in weekly behavioral neurology didactics covering neuroanatomy, diagnostic approaches, and current clinical research, along with neurobehavioral case presentations and clinicopathological case discussions. The program also provides opportunities to participate in research activities related to Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

1. Complete the required Neurology residency training.
2. Prepare the required application materials, including curriculum vitae, personal statement, educational records, and letters of recommendation.
3. Submit the fellowship application through the application process specified by Cedars-Sinai.
4. Eligible applicants may be invited for an interview.
5. The fellowship program reviews applicants based on their clinical training, academic background, research interests, and suitability for behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry training.
6. Selected candidates must complete Cedars-Sinai's required credentialing and onboarding procedures before beginning the fellowship.