Overview of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
Loyola Medicine's Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship program is accredited by ACGME and currently has a one-year fellowship position available for July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028.
Those fellows, who meet the requirements, including a broad experience in clinical neurophysiology, will be eligible to take the Subspecialty Certification Examination in Clinical Neurophysiology given by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
The full spectrum of neuroscience services is available on the Loyola University Medical Center campus, which holds a state-of-the-art medical center with 570-licensed-bed facility and an abundant research opportunities encouraged at the translational, basic science and clinical level.
Through the fellowship in clinical neurophysiology, the fellow will gain expertise in the fields of electroencephalography, evoked potential studies, autonomic studies, neurophysiological assessment of movement disorders, polysomnography as well as participate in ongoing research in the department.
The program can be custom-tailored based on the individual’s goals. This one-year fellowship program will prepare you to establish and supervise an EEG/epilepsy monitoring laboratory in an academic center or integrated group practice.
The Loyola Medicine Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship program faculty is comprised of specialists who are committed to patient care, education and research in their daily practices. Many of our faculty have published and lectured extensively and are well regarded in their field.
Learn more about our faculty
For information on compensation, benefits and plans for fellows, please contact Loyola Medicine's Graduate Medical Education Office.
Eligibility and Application Process
In order to apply for this fellowship, the following are required of applicants:
- Applicants must have a current valid and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the US or Canada.
- Applicants must be graduates of residency programs accredited by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
- Graduate of one of the following:
- Medical school in the United States or Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or;
- Medical school in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association or;
- Medical schools outside the United States and Canada who have received currently valid certification of Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Applying to the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program
Thank you for your interest in Loyola Medicine's Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship program. Our program only accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and all positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
Applications will be reviewed, and selected applicants will be invited for an interview. Please respond promptly to the interview request, as an invitation to interview does not guarantee an interview spot.
Applicants will be interviewed virtually through the Zoom platform.
Our deadline for applications is February 26, 2027, for the PGY-5 fellowship starting on July 1, 2027.
We will be recruiting one candidate for the 2027 PGY-5 level.
Application Requirements
- ERAS application
- Current photo
- Curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- USMLE Step I report
- USMLE Step II report
- USMLE Step III report
- Medical school transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (from specialty faculty, PD and/or Chair)
International Application Requirements
Only applications received through ERAS will be considered, and applicants are required to be ECFMG certified. The Loyola Medicine Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship program sponsors J-1 visas only.
Helpful Links
- US Medical Licensing Examination
- National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
If you have any further questions about the fellowship program, please contact:
Rocio Chavez
Fellowship Coordinator
Phone: (708) 216-2687
Fax: (708) 216-5617
Email: rchavez@lumc.edu
Program Goals and Objectives
The goal of the Loyola Medicine Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship program to train qualified physicians in the primary areas of:
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Autonomic studies
- Anteroperative monitoring
- Evoked potentials
- Sleep medicine
In addition, the fellows are expected to complete a research project under the supervision of one of our faculty. Under the guidance of neurologists, fellows gain experience in the principles and practices of clinical neurophysiology.
All of these neurologists are certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or are board eligible. In addition, nearly all these neurologists have specialized training and certifications in other areas of clinical neurophysiology, including many who are diplomats of ABPN with added qualifications in clinical neurophysiology.
As a result of the training, the fellow should have the ability to perform clinical neurophysiological studies, understand the role of these studies in evaluating the normal and abnormal nervous system, and be qualified for board certification in clinical neurophysiology.
