Fellowship in Movement Disorders

1. Hold a medical degree.
2. Successfully complete a Neurology residency before entering the fellowship.
3. Register and submit an application through the San Francisco Match for Movement Disorders.
4. Provide a personal statement explaining interest in movement disorders, future career goals, and scholarly interests.
5. Submit a current curriculum vitae.
6. Provide three letters of recommendation, including one from the residency program director.
7. Be prepared to participate in clinical training, scholarly projects, and academic presentations.
8. Applicants requiring visas may apply.

The Movement Disorders Fellowship is offered by the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. This two-year program combines specialized clinical training with scholarly research and career development. Fellows gain experience in Parkinson disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington disease, ataxia, and other movement disorders. Training includes deep brain stimulation, botulinum toxin procedures, multidisciplinary clinics, inpatient consultations, and elective clinical experiences. Fellows are expected to present research at national or international meetings and complete at least one scholarly paper during training.

1. Applicants must register and submit their application through the San Francisco Match for Movement Disorders.
2. The application must include a personal statement describing the applicant’s interest in movement disorders, career goals, and scholarly interests, along with a current curriculum vitae.
3. Three letters of recommendation are required, including one from the applicant’s Neurology residency program director. Applications should be submitted during the third postgraduate year of residency.
4. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Applicants must complete their Neurology residency before starting the fellowship