The Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program at Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology encompasses all salient aspects of clinical neurophysiology, including EMG, Nerve Conduction, EEG, Sleep, Evoked Potentials, Intra-Operative Monitoring, and other clinically relevant testing.

We perform over 2,000 EMG studies each year.  Fellows are exposed to a wide variety of clinical neuromuscular diseases, multiple clinical/academic conferences and interpretation of muscle biopsies, as well as participating in clinics specializing in myasthenia gravis, myotonic disorders, muscular dystrophy, and motor neuron disease.

A core component of the Neurophysiology Laboratory, where we perform 3,500 EEGs (accredited by ABRET, American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists), 400 EPs and 350 intra-operative assessments, is the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program.  This program, which the National Association of Epilepsy Centers designates as Level 4, consists of a multidisciplinary team with clinicians and researchers from neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, neuropathology, and psychiatry.  The fellow will gain exposure to all aspects of the epilepsy surgery program, including interpretation of video EEG monitoring studies, electrocorticography, functional cortical mapping, WADA testing and the inpatient and outpatient evaluation of patients with epilepsy.

Another aspect of the fellowship is rotation in Sleep Medicine. The Sleep Disorders Center includes a 10-bed laboratory accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and consists of a multidisciplinary team with members from neurology, pulmonary medicine, ENT, oral maxillofacial surgery, cardiology, psychology and psychiatry. The rotation includes interpretation of sleep studies and evaluation of patients in the sleep disorders clinic.

We present an outstanding opportunity for those interested in clinical neurophysiology, neuromuscular disease, and epilepsy.

Candidates are required to have successfully completed an accredited residency program in neurology before the start of the fellowship. Having completed the fellowship program, graduates will be clinically as well as academically credentialed and well trained to sit for the examination offered by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Vascular Neurology Fellowship offers two positions annually through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applications must be submitted through Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All candidates must be registered for the match with the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis and interviews will be scheduled by invitation only.

All applicants must complete the ERAS application and include:

• Personal statement
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• USMLE Transcript or COMLEX in lieu of USMLE for DO students
• ECFMG Status Report if applicable 

Drug & Tobacco Screening:  Applicants will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical. If an applicant tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program. Applicants wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded.

If the applicant tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for the drug screening may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.

Background Check: Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.