Outpatient Neurosciences

Learn more about our application requirements, process steps, and eligibility criteria for the Neurosciences Fellowship Program.

Application Process

Clinical Rotations

Although this program is an outpatient-focused track, APP Fellows will rotate briefly throughout key inpatient environments within UVA Medical Center such as general neurology consult service, the Neurointensive Care Unit, inpatient stroke service, and others to enhance the global understanding of acute neurologic disorders.

As part of the core clinical curriculum, fellows will then spend the remainder of time rotating with experts in outpatient neurology specialty clinics including general outpatient neurology, neuromuscular disorders, stroke, movement disorders, and more. Fellows are required to take a patient load under the guidance and supervision of a designated preceptor, increasing their patient load and level of responsibility throughout the program as determined by their competency and overall clinical development.

Fellows are evaluated on their clinical performance and competencies after each rotation.

Fellows apply their clinical knowledge in both inpatient and outpatient neurology environments.

Fellows engage in practical, evidence-based learning through simulation and lab practice.

Lectures & Skills Labs

Lecture Series

APP Fellows are required to attend a weekly acute and critical care-based lecture series designed to deliver evidence-based content on a range of complex topics. This will be a small-group setting and streamed remotely most Friday afternoons. CME credits are offered for this activity.

Skills Labs

Fellows participate in small-group skills sessions and workshops throughout their fellowship year to enhance procedural knowledge and technical skills. These sessions combine pre-work activities, guided lectures, and hands-on training in a controlled environment. CME credits are also offered for these activities.

Simulation, Case Studies, & Lectures

Simulation

APP Fellows participate in simulations throughout the year to challenge diagnostic and critical thinking skills. The simulations are approximately 15-20 minutes in length with a 20-40 minute high-yield debriefing period afterwards with trained simulation facilitators and debriefing experts. Fellows encounter between 15-20 simulations throughout the course of their training. CME credits are offered for this activity.

Case Studies

APP Fellows will participate in a small-group case study discussion to exercise their diagnostic and critical thinking skills on a wide range of pathologies. These are intended to challenge learned knowledge and clinical application throughout the program.

Fellows engage in realistic, hands-on simulations led by expert facilitators.

Professional Development

APP Fellows engage in a series of dynamic activities designed to strengthen leadership, communication, and professional growth through real-world learning experiences and collaborative practice.

Research & Publication

Fellows submit abstracts for publication and contribute to the growing body of clinical research, demonstrating evidence-based excellence and innovative thinking.

Quality & Safety

APP Fellows complete Evidence-Based Practice or Quality Improvement initiatives and present their findings to clinical committees focused on safety and quality care.

Leadership Development

Fellows attend Leadership Seminars and institutional meetings to build confidence, develop management skills, and foster a culture of collaboration.

Teaching & Presentation

Through approximately eight "teach-back" presentations, Fellows refine their instructional delivery and strengthen their communication and presentation skills.