Fellowship Institution(s): University of Toronto, Sunnybrook HSC, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto General Hospital

Program director:

Dr. Aaron Izenberg

Adult/Pediatric: Adult

Number of fellowships / year: 1

Length of Program: One-Year

Fellowship Focus: Combined

Fellows Background: Neurology

Exposure to: Adult Neuromuscular (40%), Pediatric (20%), Neuroelectrophysiology (40%)

Funding Available: Yes

CSCN eligibility post-fellowship: OSM

Fellowship Website: https://www.deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/clinical-research-fellowships?listall=1&divisions=12

Summary:

The University of Toronto City-Wide neuromuscular fellowship involves intensive training in clinical neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostics (EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies). Fellows will rotate through the 3 major academic adult neuromuscular centres in Toronto, as well as the Hospital for Sick Children (HSC). There will also be a set curriculum delivered in regular didactic teaching sessions occurring every 2 weeks throughout the year. This program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in neuromuscular medicine in an academic or community setting.