MSH Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship | Icahn School of Medicine

RESIDENCIES & FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS

Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital

The Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai trains clinicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with demyelinating disease. Fellows typically spend two years at The Mount Sinai Hospital, learning about designing clinical trials, analyzing results, and implementing studies. Through our exceptional education and mentorship, graduates receive many employment offers across academic, private practice, and research sectors.

Our fellows gain exposure to a large number of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients of varying ages, disease courses, and severity as our faculty sees approximately 500 new patients and 8,000 follow-up patients each year. Fellows follow patients over the course of their illnesses, monitoring their response to treatments for acute exacerbations and to disease-modifying therapies.We also see NMO, MOGAD, neurosarcoid and CNS inflammatory conditions.

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Meet the Director

Fred Lublin, MD

PROFESSOR | Neurology

Dr. Lublin is a renowned neuroimmunologist and leading expert in multiple sclerosis research and treatment. He has made significant contributions to the field through groundbreaking clinical trials and the development of diagnostic criteria.

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Under the supervision of attending faculty, fellows at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are the principal physicians for our multiple sclerosis patients. In addition to doing initial work-ups and following patients, our fellows are responsible for helping to educate neurology interns, residents, and medical students.

Fellows work with an interdisciplinary team of neuroradiologists, advanced practice multiple sclerosis nurse practitioners, neuropsychologists, social workers, a clinical trial coordinating team, senior multiple sclerosis fellows, and a neuroimaging group. We have affiliations with faculty members in neuroradiology, rehabilitation, urology, psychiatry, oncology, neurophysiology, and neuro-ophthalmology offering a truly multidisciplinary learning experience. Fellows also have access to our state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging facilities, including a 7T research magnetic resonance imaging scanner.

Fellows in our program spend a significant portion of their time on research. Our faculty design, implement, and participate in major studies, including those for new agents and approaches to multiple sclerosis and clinically isolated syndrome, and trials of symptomatic therapies and treatment of acute exacerbations. We also serve as the coordinating center for several clinical trials annually.

By working with our faculty, clinical trial coordinators, and monitors, fellows learn all aspects of clinical trial design, implementation, and analysis. You gain an understanding of the regulatory requirements of clinical trials (e.g., interactions with the Institutional Review Board, obtaining an investigational new drug exemption from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration), and have direct experience using the Kurtzke Expanded Disability Status Scale, the Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite, and other scales often required by various protocols.

Fellows can also utilize the Clinical Curriculum Research Training Grant to earn a Master’s in Clinical Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

The Icahn School selects 2-3 multiple sclerosis fellows each year. To be considered, you should have completed an approved neurology residency or equivalent and be eligible for licensure in the New York State. Fellows must be licensed to practice in New York State before beginning.

Fellows must apply through the Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis SF Match Program. Applications can be submitted from September 1 to December 1. We conduct interviews with selected candidates in January and February. The rank list submission deadline is Saturday, March 1 and the match results will be made available on March 15.

Please contact our Program Manager, Geraldine Cera, at Geraldine.Cera@mssm.edu with any questions.

Our Faculty

Fred Lublin, MD

PROFESSOR | Neurology

Erin Beck, MD, PhD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Neurology

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Immunology & Immunotherapy

Sam Horng, MD, PhD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Immunology & Immunotherapy

Ilana B Katz Sand, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Neurology

Sylvia Klineova, MD, MS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Neurology

Stephen Krieger, MD

PROFESSOR | Neurology

Michelle Fabian, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Neurology

Sarah Levy, PhD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis

Aaron Miller, MD

PROFESSOR | Neurology

Sammita Satyanarayan, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Neurology

James F Sumowski, PhD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Neurology

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Psychiatry

Stephanie K Tankou, MD, PhD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Neurology, Multiple Sclerosis

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Immunology & Immunotherapy

Rachel Zolno, MD

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Neurology

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | Pediatrics

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Justine Itorralba, MD

I chose Mount Sinai since it is the best place to learn all things MS and neuroinflammatory from renowned world experts. Whether it's through clinics, clinical trials, or research, there are so many opportunities to dive into every aspect of MS care. Plus, all of the amazing culture, food, and activities that New York has to offer really add to the life aspect of that work-life balance.

Justine Itorralba, MD

Claudia Zbrzeski, MD

Staying at Mount Sinai for my MS fellowship was a straightforward decision after completing neurology residency here. The Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mount Sinai is a premier comprehensive center, celebrated for delivering top-notch, holistic care to a diverse patient population and offering significant research opportunities. What truly sets the fellowship apart is the MS faculty, who are not only excellent advocates for their patients and trainees, but also consistently demonstrate exceptional achievements in medical education, clinical care, and research, fostering an environment where fellows are set up for remarkable success.

Justine Itorralba, MD

Claudia Zbrzeski, MD

Raissa Aoun, MD – PGY 6

Choosing to pursue my fellowship at The Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis was an easy decision because of the exceptional faculty, program structure, resources, and incredibly diverse demographic that this center serves. I have the opportunity to learn under mentors who are foundational figures in multiple sclerosis clinical trials and participate in cutting-edge research. The diverse patient population helps me incorporate my passion for global health, diversity, and inclusion into the research projects I participate in.