Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship

About Our Fellowship

The Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship Program at Barrow Neurological Institute offers a one–year, fully funded fellowship of clinical and research training for those who have completed an adult or a pediatric neurology residency. The program’s goal is to give trainees the opportunity to:

• Develop expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, transverse myelitis, autoimmune encephalitis, and other related diseases in neuroimmunology.
• Participate in clinical/research training in neuroimmunology that is specific to the fellows’ interests.
• Participate as sub-investigators in clinical trials for hands-on experience in trial development and patient outcomes.

Clinical training includes mostly an outpatient experience in the Barrow Neuroimmunology and MS Program. There is no responsibility for overnight or weekend call. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in monthly neuroimmunology journal clubs, Neuroimmunology Fellows’ Conference, departmental grand rounds, and case conferences. There are multiple opportunities for resident and medical student teaching, including oversight of medical students rotating in Neuroimmunology Clinic. The fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in the Multiple Sclerosis Empowerment Summit at Barrow, which is a yearly conference dedicated to MS patients and caregivers.

Exposure to our multidisciplinary MS program offers collaboration with multiple specialists to create individualized patient treatment plans. Elective rotations in neuro-ophthalmology, neuro-rehabilitation, and Botox clinic are offered as well. Funding support is provided to the fellow to attend/participate in major neuroimmunology and MS conferences.

Neuro-Immunology and MS Faculty

Aimee Borazanci, MD

Director

Neurologist
Multiple Sclerosis

Rinu Abraham, MD

Neurologist
Multiple Sclerosis

Huiam Mubarak, MD

Neurologist
Assistant Director, Barrow Global

Michael Robers, MD, MS

Neurologist
Multiple Sclerosis

Eligibility

• A current valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States or Canada or its territories
• Graduate status from a ACGME-accredited residency program
• Board certified, or eligible for certification, in a primary ABMS or RCPSC specialty (as specified by the subspecialty)
• Completion of USMLE steps I, II, and III.

Foreign medical graduates with equivalent qualifications are also eligible to apply provided the following criteria are met:

• Graduate status from an ACGME accredited residency program
• Completion of all three of the USMLE examinations
• Completion of a CSA exam
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable) – Foreign applicants must have ECFMG certification. We only accept J1 Visa; we do not sponsor H1 visa.

How to Apply

The following materials are required of all applicants to the Barrow Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship Program:

Apply online through SFMatch: www.sfmatch.org

The following documents are required of all applicants:

• Barrow Application (application will be forwarded to you after you apply through SFMatch)
• Medical school diploma
• Letter of good standing
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• Prelim Certificate of Completion (if applicable)

Additional required documents obtained through SFMatch:

• Curriculum vitae
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation, may include PD letter (waived rights to view/must be sent by letter writer or program coordinator)
• Medical school transcript
• USMLE/COMLEX results

We are accepting applications now.

Program Director

Aimee P. Borazanci, MD
Associate Professor, Neurology
Director, Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship Program
BNINeurology@BarrowNeuro.org