MS Fellowship Training

The Division of Neuroimmunology at Wayne State University School of Medicine/Detroit Medical Center offers a 1-2 year fellowship in multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune neurological conditions. The program includes clinical training and/or opportunities to conduct research. Fellows will be required to provide supervised direct patient care in the MS clinic in a busy metropolitan center.

Additionally, Fellows may pursue research opportunities (e.g,. clinical trials, clinical research projects, neuroimaging research). Several labs dedicated to immunology including MS, myelin biology, inherited peripheral nerve disease and demyelinating diseases are also available for those interested in the basic sciences.

Clinical Objectives:

(a) Clinical diagnosis and management of MS and immune-mediated neurological diseases.

(b) Use of MRI in clinical practice including interpretation and high-field imaging.

(c) Use of ancillary services for the clinical management of multiple sclerosis and related disorders.

(d) Treatment including use of aggressive treatment strategies including all approved disease modifying therapies.

Research Objectives (optional):

(a) Clinical trial research including trial design, biostatistics, methodology and interpretation of studies.

(b) Opportunity to work in an Sastry Foundation Advance Imaging Laboratory. The imaging work includes routine lesion quantification, segmentation techniques, brain atrophy studies, and non-conventional imaging including MRS, MTR, DTI, and SWI.

(c) Opportunity to work in collaboration with laboratory based neuroimmunologic research with highly established immunologists and neuroscientists.

(d) Opportunity to work in the Spasticity Clinic in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation to learn intrathecal baclofen pump in the management of spasticity.

(e) Opportunity to learn the use of botulinum toxin injections for treatment of spasticity

(f) Developing pilot proposal for external funding for second year of fellowship if desired.

Potential Applicants

An applicant must meet one of the following qualifications to be eligible for appointment

1) Graduation from a medical school in the United States or Canada, accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or graduation from a college of osteopathic medicine in the United States, accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOACOCA)

2) Graduation from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada, and meeting one of the following additional qualifications:

a. Holding a currently valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment

b. Eligible for an education limited license to practice medicine in the state of Michigan

Visa Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens

Non-U.S. Citizens must provide documentation of a valid visa issued by the United States Department of State allowing the individual to work and study in the United States for the duration of the Training Program.

Acceptable Citizenship or Visa Statuses

The following are acceptable work statuses for enrollment:

1. J‐1: Applicants fellowship at the DMC must obtain a J‐1 visa through the sponsorship of the Educational Commission on Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

2. Work authorization.

3. Permanent resident.

Application Requirements:

Please send the following applications to the program director and coordinator.

1. Updated curriculum vitae
2. Personal Statement
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. USMLE scores/COMLEX scores providing proof of completion
5. Copy of your Medical School Diploma

In addition, if you are a foreign medical graduate, please provide the following:

1. ECFMG certificate
2. Copy of Medical School diploma (provide a certified translation of the diploma if it is not in English)
3. TOEFL examination (minimum score of 80 required to obtain medical license in Michigan). This is waived if your medical school curriculum was taught in English.