Program Overview

The Neuro-AIDS Fellowship consists of a one to two year training program in the neurologic complications of HIV. Clinical responsibilities include a weekly Neuro-AIDS clinic, and inpatient consults. Additional training in neuromuscular disorders and EMG is also available to the Neuro-AIDS fellow. Participation in educational activities is encouraged.

Type of Fellowship: Clinical Diagnosis and Research of Neurologic Complications of HIV

Research Opportunities

The fellow is also actively involved in a wide variety of research projects including both observational research in the Manhattan HIV Brain Bank (www.mhbb.org) and clinical trials of therapeutics for conditions such as HIV-associated dementia, PML, myelopathy, and distal sensory polyneuropathy.

Faculty

David Simpson, MD, Professor of Neurology (Director)
Jessica Robinson-Papp, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pathology
Susan Morgello, MD, Professor of Pathology and Neuroscience
Desiree Byrd, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Pathology

Fellows

Current
Kathryn Elliott, MD
Previous
Alejandra Gonzalez-Duarte, MD (2008)
Susama Verma, MD
Lydia Estanislao, MD

Application Information

• Duration: One to two years
• Start Date: July 1
• Training Prerequisites: Completion of approved residency in neurology
• Application Deadline: September 30
• Approximate Final Decision Date: January 1