Fellowship Institution(s): University Health Network (Toronto General and Western sites)

Program director:

Dr. Hans Katzberg

Program administrator: Ms. Kim Gill:

Adult/Pediatric: Adult

Number of fellowships / year: 1-3 depending on funding

Length of Program: 1-2 Years

Fellowship Focus: Clinical

Fellows Background: Neurology

Exposure to: Neuromuscular Disorders, Advanced Electromyography, Muscle Biopsy Procedures, Peripheral Nerve Imaging, and Neuromuscular Pathology Rounds.

Funding Available: Yes

CSCN eligibility post-fellowship: Yes

Fellowship Website: https://deptmedicine.utoronto.ca/electromyography-and-neuromuscular-disorders

Summary:

For qualified neurology trainees, there are fellowship opportunities available at the University Health Network (Toronto General and Western sites). The primary fellowship supervisor is Dr. Hans Katzberg, and fellows may be accepted for 1- or 2-year programs. Fellows who wish to undertake a significant research project or concurrently complete a Master’s degree are expected to apply for a 2-year fellowship program. The fellows will receive broad training in neuromuscular disease include disorders of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction. Fellows may receive advanced training in advanced EMG techniques, percutaneous muscle biopsy, or peripheral nerve imaging; depending on their skill level. A variety of research opportunities are available. There are monthly case rounds, as well as monthly journal club, and combined rounds with neuropathology to review muscle biopsy specimens.