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Program Description
The Behavioral Neurology Fellowship Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
provides training in the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive disorders
and dementia, which may occur primarily or consequently to other
underlying neurological illnesses.
The program provides one year of well-balanced educational, clinical
and research experience. A second year of fellowship may be considered depending on your clinical and research interests and long-term career goals. When you complete
this fellowship program, you will be prepared to pursue a career
in academic neurology or private practice.
The Behavioral Neurology Fellowship program offers a unique opportunity
to work with the experienced behavioral neurologists at Mayo Clinic,
as well as specialists in neuropsychology, neuroradiology, neuropathology,
sleep medicine, speech pathology, psychiatry and brain injury rehabilitation.
The breadth and complexity of the patient mix offers exposure to
a wide spectrum of neurobehavioral disorders. Training methods include
one-on-one interactions with staff, direct patient care, didactic
course work, teaching files, conferences and videotapes of interesting
cases.
Program History
The Behavioral Neurology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester
was established in 1995. Since that time, approximately six fellows
have completed their training in this program. Going forward, it
is anticipated, that one fellow will complete this program annually.
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