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:

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