Fellowship Institution(s): The Ottawa Hospital Neuromuscular Center, University of Ottawa

Program director:

Dr. Ari Breiner

Program administrator: Taylor Widenmaier |

Adult/Pediatric: Adult

Number of fellowships / year: 1

Length of Program: One-year, Two-year

Fellowship Focus: Clinical

Fellows Background: Neurology, Physiatry

Exposure to: Adult Physiatry (10%), Adult Neuromuscular (60%), Neuroelectrophysiology (30%)

Funding Available: Yes

Funding Information: Combination of fellows own funding and some funding provided by the division, and other external funding programs.

CSCN eligibility post-fellowship: OSM

Summary:

The fellowship program offers:

• 1:1 teaching sessions with 7 full-time and 3 part-time neuromuscular disease (NMD) specialists.
• General NMD and EMG clinics, as well as subspecialty clinics (genetic neuromuscular clinic, myotonic dystrophy clinic, myasthenia gravis clinic, multidisciplinary ALS clinic, peripheral nerve trauma clinic).
• Specialized techniques (e.g single-fibre EMG, interpretation of MRI in myopathies, ultrasound for neuromuscular conditions, performing & interpreting muscle biopsies, etc).
• Many research opportunities including clinical research trials, quality improvement projects, translational research, and observational studies.
• Fellows are actively involved in the education of neurology residents both in-clinic and through didactic teaching sessions.
• Potential fellows may be encouraged to apply for the NMD4C Annual Neuromuscular Postdoctoral Research and Clinical Fellowships Funding Competition if relevant, however separate funding also exists.

See the training program description here.

 

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To apply, please submit an application (CV and letter of intent) to the Program Director before the Application Deadline on May 31st, 2026.