Fellowship in Movement Disorders

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or an equivalent medical qualification.
2. Applicants must have successfully completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency in Neurology.
3. Applicants must submit a current Curriculum Vitae (CV).
4. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation.
5. Applicants must submit a personal statement describing their background, clinical and research interests, and career plans.
6. Applicants must participate in an interview if selected by the fellowship faculty.
7. Selected fellows must obtain the required Georgia medical training permit through Emory’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office before starting the fellowship.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is a leading academic medical institution known for medical education, clinical care, and biomedical research. Its Department of Neurology provides specialized training in neurological disorders and supports advanced clinical and research programs. The institution’s Jean and Paul Amos Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Program is a major referral center for patients with movement disorders, offering multidisciplinary care and specialized treatment. The Fellowship in Movement Disorders provides intensive clinical training in the diagnosis and management of Parkinson’s disease, atypical parkinsonism, dystonia, tremor disorders, Tourette’s syndrome, Huntington’s disease, ataxias, and other neurological movement conditions. Fellows gain practical experience in botulinum toxin injections, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and postoperative programming. The first year focuses on clinical training, while the optional second year can be tailored to individual interests, including functional neurosurgery, sleep medicine, cognitive disorders, and clinical or laboratory research.

1. Prepare the required application documents, including a current Curriculum Vitae (CV), personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.
2. Apply through the San Francisco Match (SF Match) system, as the program participates in this matching process.
3. The fellowship faculty reviews applications and selects candidates for interviews.
4. Attend the interview if invited.
5. Complete the appointment formalities and obtain the required Georgia medical training permit through Emory’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office before the fellowship begins.