Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

1. Applicants should hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree.
2. Applicants should have completed residency training in Neurology, Psychiatry, or Child Neurology relevant to the fellowship.
3. Applicants must submit the required fellowship application documents.
4. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in cognitive disorders, behavioral neurology, neuropsychiatry, or neurodegenerative disease.
5. Applicants must attend an interview if selected by the program.
6. Selected fellows must obtain the required Georgia medical training permit before the fellowship begins.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is a leading academic medical institution recognized for medical education, specialized patient care, and biomedical research. Its Department of Neurology works with the Emory Center for Neurodegenerative Disease and other academic partners to support advanced clinical training and research. The institution emphasizes evidence-based care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovation in neurological treatment. The Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry offers two training options: a 12-month clinically focused fellowship and a 24-month combined clinical and research fellowship. Fellows develop expertise in evaluating and managing cognitive, behavioral, and neuropsychiatric conditions, including dementia, memory impairment, and neurodegenerative diseases. Clinical training through the Emory Cognitive Clinic provides exposure to advanced diagnostic methods, emerging treatments, and clinical trials. Fellows can also participate in basic science, translational, and clinical research, with opportunities to collaborate across neurology, psychiatry, public health, and biomedical engineering. The program prepares physicians for specialized clinical practice and research careers in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry.

1. Contact the program director, Dr. Chad Hales, to confirm available positions and current application requirements.
2. Complete the Emory Department of Neurology fellowship application.
3. Submit the following documents:
4. Current curriculum vitae.
5. Copy of medical degree.
6. Internship completion certificate.
7. United States Medical Licensing Examination score reports.
8. Three letters of recommendation.
9. Personal statement describing clinical and research interests, background, and career goals.
4. The program reviews completed applications and selects candidates for interviews.
5. Attend an interview if invited by the program.
6. Complete appointment paperwork and obtain the required medical training permit through Emory’s Graduate Medical Education office before the fellowship begins.