Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship

The University of Toledo’s Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program began and was accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) in 2021.

The fellowship, led by Dr. Ajaz Sheikh, is one-year in length and will have one position available each year. The program is a combined track with a focus on EEG, however, the curriculum is flexible, and changes may be discussed with the Program Director. Fellows successfully completing the program will be eligible for certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Program Highlights & Curriculum Experiences

The University of Toledo College of Medicine Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship program provides a unique opportunity for the incoming fellow to collaborate with the program director in structuring their rotation schedule to best align with their future career goals. Our fellowship program stands in distinction to other programs across the nation with the following:

Flexible rotation schedule with an opportunity to have 3-6 months of EMG training
Botulism Toxin injection training
Skin biopsy
Evoked Potential
Pediatric EEG
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) clinic
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinic
EMG simulation lab course
Epilepsy Continuity clinic
Sleep training
One weekday on-call, one weekend on-call/month
Opportunity to attend J. Kiffin Penry Genetic Epilepsy Mini Fellowship in North Carolina with all expenses covered
American Clinical Neurophysiology Society bootcamp lecture series - department sponsored
ACNS In-Service Examination in Clinical Neurophysiology - department sponsored
AANEM Self-Assessment Examination in Neuromuscular Medicine - department sponsored

Eligibility

Prior to appointment in the program, applicants must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited residency program in neurology, child neurology, or neurodevelopment disabilities. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or be eligible for J1 visa sponsorship through the Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

How to apply

We are currently looking to fill one position for the 2027-2028 academic year. Interested applicants should send CV to Brittny.Briggs@utoledo.edu.

For upcoming positions, our program will be participating in the Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology Match conducted through The Match and ERAS. We welcome ERAS signaling, but it is neither needed, nor a criterion for ranking. Questions regarding the process or program may be directed to Brittny Briggs at Brittny.Briggs@utoledo.edu.