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If you are a #neurology resident thinking about a movement disorders fellowship through @SFMatch, here is a 
on the @RushMedical movement disorders fellowship..
on the @RushMedical movement disorders fellowship..
History..
It was established in 1980 and is one of the oldest programs in the world.
Graduated 36 fellows with 23 in academia, 10 in private practice and 2 in industry.
It was established in 1980 and is one of the oldest programs in the world. Graduated 36 fellows with 23 in academia, 10 in private practice and 2 in industry.
Alumni includes:
Drs. Caroline Tanner ( @AANMember research award)
Chris Goetz (Past President @movedisorder, Stanley Fahn IPMDS Presidential Lecture award)
Cynthia Comella (IPMDS Presidential Award, current MDS-PAS Chair)
Esther Cubo (IPMDS Presidential Award)
Drs. Caroline Tanner ( @AANMember research award)
Chris Goetz (Past President @movedisorder, Stanley Fahn IPMDS Presidential Lecture award)
Cynthia Comella (IPMDS Presidential Award, current MDS-PAS Chair)
Esther Cubo (IPMDS Presidential Award)
@MovementRush fellows have received prestigious awards during and after fellowship including
@NIH K23 award
@AANMember Clinical Research training fellowship award
@ParkinsonDotOrg/ AAN clinician-scientist development award
@NIH K23 award @AANMember Clinical Research training fellowship award @ParkinsonDotOrg/ AAN clinician-scientist development award
Fellowship structure
1st year
Inpatient and clinic with 11 faculty members.
Weekly fellow continuity clinic
Weekly video rounds, monthly journal club, genetics conference and neuropsych conference
2nd year
Pursue individual interests including MS in clinical research
1st year
Inpatient and clinic with 11 faculty members.Weekly fellow continuity clinic Weekly video rounds, monthly journal club, genetics conference and neuropsych conference2nd year
Pursue individual interests including MS in clinical research
Specialty clinics including:
AIMS: palliative, multidisciplinary clinic with @JoriFleisher
Stroger Cook county clinic with Dr. Bailey
Toxin clinic with Dr. Kompoliti
DBS clinic with Dr. Verhagen
HD clinic with @DrDeborahHall
new PD-GI clinic with @AMahajanMD
AIMS: palliative, multidisciplinary clinic with @JoriFleisher Stroger Cook county clinic with Dr. Bailey Toxin clinic with Dr. Kompoliti DBS clinic with Dr. Verhagen HD clinic with @DrDeborahHall new PD-GI clinic with @AMahajanMD
Research & education opportunities
Clinical trials
Investigator initiated research
Lab based research with Drs. Kirby and Kordower
Review articles and peer review
Program organized symposia
Financial support to attend @AANMember @movedisorder @TheNewANA1 meetings
Clinical trials Investigator initiated research Lab based research with Drs. Kirby and KordowerReview articles and peer reviewProgram organized symposiaFinancial support to attend @AANMember @movedisorder @TheNewANA1 meetings
@MovementRush clinical experience
In 2019-2020, we provided care to close to 6500 patients.
Designated center by @ParkinsonDotOrg @HDSA @NFXFoundation @TouretteAssn @LBDAssoc @CureParkinsonsT and has been a #dystonia study group coordination center. @dmrf
In 2019-2020, we provided care to close to 6500 patients.Designated center by @ParkinsonDotOrg @HDSA @NFXFoundation @TouretteAssn @LBDAssoc @CureParkinsonsT and has been a #dystonia study group coordination center. @dmrf
Chicago is a beautiful city with 4 seasons, wonderful people and is a center of art, culture and food.
Most importantly, the fellowship is focused on cultivating, polishing and celebrating fellow interests.
