Combined Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Fellowship

Overview

Fellows rotate through the pediatric MS and neuroimmunology clinics at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) (with Dr. Chitnis), at Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) (with Dr. Benson), and through the adult MS clinic at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) (with Dr. Chitnis). Fellows will learn about pediatric MS, MOGAD, NMO, and related demyelinating disorders, and will build a knowledge base around the specialized care for these conditions. Fellows will also participate in a research project tailored to their interests, through resources available within the program including a clinical database, ongoing neuroimaging and neuroimmunology studies, clinical trials, and access to a national pediatric demyelinating diseases database.

Requirements

Fellows should have completed an accredited neurology residency training program and demonstrate an interest in pediatric multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmunological diseases as well as a career in academic neurology.

Curriculum

The training plan is comprised of direct supervised pediatric MS and neuroimmunology patient care (65%), exposure to multidisciplinary care (20%), i.e. neuropsychological, urological, rehabilitation, didactic activities (15%), and other participation in clinical trials and continuing education courses. This fellowship training period is designed for 1-2 years.

How to Apply

Applications are facilitated through SF Match in the Neuroimmunology and Multiple Sclerosis Specialty. Please visit SF Match for additional information and to register.

Faculty

Dr. Tanuja Chitnis, MD, MA, FAAN, FANA
Chief, Division of Neuroimmunology, Department of Neurology, Mass General Brigham
tchitnis@bwh.harvard.edu
Program Director

Dr. Leslie Benson, MD
Co-Director, Pediatric Neuro-immunology Center, Department of Neurology, Boston Children’s Hospital
Leslie.Benson@childrens.harvard.edu
Associate Program Director