The neuroimaging fellow needs to dedicate 12 months to neuroimaging in order to be certified by the United Council of Neurological Subspecialties. However, these 12 months need not be continuous. Some flexible arrangements include:
- Combining neuroimaging training with training in other subspecialties of neurology, such as stroke, movement or inflammation disorders or cognitive neurology. At Houston Methodist, we have vascular neurology (AUPN-certified), cognitive neurology and neuromuscular fellowships.
- Completing the fellowship on a part-time basis, with a flexible daily schedule. The fellow will need to complete the time equivalent to a one full-time year of training.
Block Rotations (First Six Months)
| July |
August |
September |
October |
November |
December |
| General Neuroimaging |
General Neuroimaging |
Stroke |
Stroke |
Neuro-oncology |
Neuro-oncology |
Block Rotations (Second Six Months)
| January |
February |
March |
April |
May |
June |
| Epilepsy |
Epilepsy |
Neuro-ophthalmology |
Neuro-ophthalmology |
Elective |
Elective |
Longitudinal Experiences
| Type of experience |
Time commitment per week |
Number of weeks per year |
Amount of time in months |
| Imaging of neurodegenerative disorders |
7 hours per week |
48 |
2 months |
| Neuroimaging Research |
5 hours per week |
48 |
1 and ½ months |
Didactic Lectures
| Description |
Frequency |
Mandatory? |
Who attends? |
| Neuroimaging Review |
Daily |
Yes |
Fellows |
| Departmental Noon Neuroimaging Conference |
Weekly |
Yes |
Fellows, residents, medical students |
| Neuroimaging Research Meeting |
Weekly |
Yes |
Fellows |
| Neuroimaging Webinar |
Weekly |
Yes |
Fellows |
| Journal Club |
Weekly |
Yes |
Fellows, residents |
| Neurosurgical Conference |
Weekly |
No |
Fellows |
| CT, MRI, PET, and SPECT: Applied physics and technical aspects |
Monthly |
Yes |
Fellows |
| Neuropathology Conference |
Monthly |
Yes |
Fellows |
