Neurology
Dedicated to Excellence
The Department of Neurology has a tradition of excellence in
patient care, research, and education. Our team
of specialists,
including over 80 physicians, is
dedicated to excellence in all three of these missions.
Patient Care
Our clinical
services bring together physicians, fellows, residents,
and nurse practitioners to treat patients with common neurological
conditions (such as stroke or epilepsy) and those with rare
conditions (such as ataxia). We work as a team with specialists
in Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Pediatrics, and Physical
Rehabilitation when needed.
Research
The University of Rochester Neurology Department is one of
the top academic centers for research into neurological
conditions. Currently, we rank third in National Institute of
Health
(NIH)
funded research. We also have many industry-sponsored research
projects and clinical
studies.
Education
Teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and other students
is an important part of our mission. Each year we have
15 residents in the Neurology
Residency Program and 2 residents in the Child Neurology Residency Program. We have over
20 fellows
in accredited and independent fellowship programs in Neurophysiology,
Stroke, Epilepsy, Experimental Therapeutics, and Child Neurology.
The three missions are well integrated in the Department of
Neurology. Our patients benefit from cutting-edge research. The
residents and other students benefit from caring for patients
with a wide range of neurological conditions. Researchers can
develop new treatments with the help of patients who volunteer
for clinical studies. It is through this interplay that we maximize
our potential as a vibrant academic neurology department.
Last updated: 09/05/2008 2:15 PM
