The Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program (since 2023) designed to provide advanced training in the diagnosis and management of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system disorders with focus on  epilepsy and neuromuscular disorder. Fellows will develop expertise through a combination of clinical evaluation and a broad spectrum of electrophysiologic testing.

Fellowship Opportunities

There are two open fellowship positions for the 2027鈥2028 and 2028鈥2029 academic years. Interested candidates, please contact Rouby Bani Hani for additional details.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the ACGME-accredited clinical neurophysiology fellowship is to provide an organized and comprehensive educational experience addressing aspects of clinical neurophysiology management in inpatient, outpatient, and acute care settings.

Fellowship Aims

Nerve Conduction

Develop expertise in interpretation of the spectrum of nerve conduction and electromyography studies including repetitive nerve stimulation and single fiber EMGs studies

Evoked Potentials

Develop expertise in interpretation of evoked potentials and intraoperative monitoring

Mentorship

Provide ample opportunity and mentorship for fellows to pursue research and scholarly activity

EEG Studies

Develop expertise in interpretation of the entire spectrum of EEG studies (outpatient, ambulatory, video-EEG monitoring, ICU monitoring), and additional neurophysiological techniques relevant to epilepsy as electrocorticography, functional mapping, and cortical stimulation

Neurophysiology Testing

Provide a broad exposure to patients with neuromuscular and seizure disorders, needing neurophysiology testing in inpatient and outpatient settings

Training Model

Fellows will have a wide exposure to adult and pediatric epilepsy and neuromuscular medicine with expert faculty from both disciplines. The education program includes a comprehensive neurophysiology lecture series. There are also weekly clinical conferences for epilepsy surgery, EMG, and didactics on intra-operative monitoring and sleep.

Core Training Opportunities
 

  • Electromyography & Nerve Conduction Studies 鈥 Gain proficiency in the interpretation of routine and specialized studies, including repetitive nerve stimulation and single-fiber EMG.
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) 鈥 Develop expertise across the full range of EEG studies, including outpatient, ambulatory, video-EEG monitoring, ICU monitoring, as well as advanced techniques such as electrocorticography, functional mapping, and cortical stimulation.
  • Neuromuscular Ultrasound & Polysomnography 鈥 Receive additional training in neuromuscular ultrasound, sleep studies, and advanced procedures such as Botulinum toxin injections for dystonia and spasticity.
  • Sleep Monitoring- Interpreting sleep studies with hands on in the sleep lab
  • Evoked Potentials & Intraoperative Monitoring 鈥 Acquire skills in the interpretation of evoked potentials and monitoring during surgical procedures.
     

Educational Environment

  • Fellows participate in a comprehensive neurophysiology lecture series and attend weekly conferences dedicated to epilepsy , electromyography and neuromuscular disorders, intraoperative monitoring, and sleep medicine.
  • Mentorship is provided to support scholarly activity, with ample opportunities for research, presentations, and publications.
  • Fellows are encouraged to attend regional, national, and international conferences in the field of clinical neurophysiology.

 

Patient Care Exposure

Fellows will encounter a diverse patient population with neuromuscular and seizure disorders across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring a wide breadth of experience in neurophysiology testing. We offer exposure to   multidisciplinary care clinic for ALS, CMT, Refractory Epilepsy Neurostimulation and Pediatric Epilepsy.

 

Additional Opportunities

An optional second year of fellowship training is available in Epilepsy for those who wish to pursue advanced specialization.


Clinical Experience & Expectations

Under the direct supervision of highly-qualified faculty, fellows will be provided ample time for clinical practice, instruction, and training.  During this time, the fellow is able to develop the necessary skills and positive professional attitudes essential for the highest quality patient care and for independent practice.

Fellows will spend time at Albert B. Chandler Hospital in the epilepsy monitoring unit as well as the associated neurophysiology labs that provide outpatient and inpatient services within affiliated sites of University of Kentucky. Outpatient experience Is offered at the Kentucky Neuroscience Clinic that offers comprehensive care for varying complexities of epilepsy and neuromuscular patients. Fellows completing the program will be board eligible for subspecialty certification in Clinical Neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). An optional second year of fellowship training in  is available, and optimal for candidates preparing for an academic practice in a tertiary center. The combined two-year fellowship program offers a greater opportunity to become proficient in advanced neurophysiologic techniques. Second-year fellows are expected to complete an independent research project for presentation at a national meeting and publication.


Scholarship Research 

Fellows have the opportunity to participate as co-investigators in ongoing research studies conducted by faculty within the neurophysiology section. These studies may be clinical, basic science, or epidemiologic. Current faculty engaged in basic science or clinical research projects will serve as the trainees鈥 mentor. Fellows will be encouraged to develop an independent research project; however, given the time constraints of a one-year fellowship program this is not required. Fellows are expected to submit at least one abstract or poster for platform presentation at a local, regional, or national meeting during their fellowship training period. Conversion of an abstract, submitted for platform or poster presentation, to a manuscript for journal publication is encouraged.

Didactics
Child Neurology Conference Neurology Grand Rounds
Electro鈥怌linical Epilepsy Conference Neuromuscular Conference
Journal Club Morbidity and Mortality
Neuroimaging Conference Patient Centered Teaching
Refractory Epilepsy Conference

For further information, please contact:

Rouby Bani Hani
CNP & Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program Coordinator
Email: Rouby.BaniHani@uky.edu
Office phone: 859-562-2073 
Office location: KY Clinic, 4th floor, Neurology Department, GME Office