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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]The Parkinson\u2019s Disease and Movement Disorders Program at UT Health San Antonio offers a two-year non-ACGME fellowship training program in adult movement disorders. The first year will focus on primarily clinical skills and the second year will incorporate more time for research. The program is available as a one-year clinical fellowship, though completing a second year is recommended. One fellow will be selected each year.<\/p>\n

The program offers specialized training in the broad field of movement disorders, including Parkinson\u2019s disease and other parkinsonian disorders (progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, corticobasal syndrome, dementia with Lewy bodies, drug induced parkinsonism), tremor, dystonia, hemifacial spasm, Huntington\u2019s disease, chorea, ballismus, ataxia, tics\/Tourette\u2019s syndrome, myoclonus, restless leg syndrome, tardive dyskinesia, spasticity, and functional movement disorders.<\/p>\n

Fellows will also develop procedural expertise in botulinum toxin injections, management of intrathecal baclofen pumps, and Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS) for patients with movement disorders. \u00a0\u00a0Trainees will have the opportunity to work on research projects at The Perry and Ruby Stevens Parkinson\u2019s Disease Center of Excellence and The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer\u2019s & Neurodegenerative Diseases.\u00a0 In addition, the fellow will participate in an extensive educational curriculum including didactics, journal club, multidisciplinary DBS meetings, and video rounds.<\/p>\n

Program Requirements: Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology residency program. Obtain a full, unrestricted Texas medical license. Openings are available for July 2024.<\/p>\n

To apply, please visit SF Match – Residency and Fellowship Matching Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For additional information, please contact:
\nOkeanis Vaou, MD
\nUT Health San Antonio
\n7703 Floyd Curl Dr., Mail Code 7883
\nSan Antonio, TX 78229-3900
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Fellowship Benefits and Compensation<\/h3>\n

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Fellowship Block Schedule<\/h3>\n

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Other Fellowship Programs<\/h3>\n

Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship<\/a>
\nEpilepsy Fellowship<\/a>
\nMS and Neuroimmunology Fellowship<\/a>
\nNeuromuscular Fellowship<\/a>
\nNeuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship<\/a>
\nVascular Fellowship<\/a>
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Program Coordinator
\nMonica Perryman<\/a><\/h2>\n

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