Epilepsy Fellowship Programs
NYU Langone’s Division of Epilepsy offers epilepsy fellowship programs for six fellows per year with the following programs.
Epilepsy Fellowship
The goal of this fellowship is to develop expertise in EEG and the clinical management of epilepsy. Graduates of the program will be well-equipped for careers in clinical epilepsy or in fields of general neurology where knowledge of EEG is an important enhancement, such as neurohospitalist.
Key details of the Epilepsy Fellowship are:
- one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship
- total of two one-year positions are offered through the NRMP match
- rotations in adult and pediatric epilepsy monitoring units, epilepsy consults/ICU EEG, epilepsy surgery, and outpatient epilepsy.
4 weeks of vacation and 9 weeks of elective time
Medically Refractory and Surgical Epilepsy Fellowship
The goal of this fellowship program is to develop leaders in epilepsy with substantial skills in the evaluation and management of highly complex cases, epilepsy surgery, medical education, and research. Graduates of this program will be well-equipped for careers in academic epileptology.
Key details of the Medically Refactory and Surgical Epilepsy Fellowship are:
- total of 2 two-year positions in this program
- includes the one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship, and a second year of a fully funded non-ACGME accredited NST approved program
- 6 months clinical and 6 months research time for the 2nd year
How to Apply
For positions in the NYU Epilepsy Fellowship Program for the 2025-2026 academic year, we will be participating in the Epilepsy match sponsored by the American Epilepsy Society through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). The application process will be conducted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).
Candidates must submit all application material through ERAS. The application, interview, and match deadlines can be found on the following resources:
There are 2 positions for the one-year ACGME-accredited Epilepsy Fellowship, and 2 positions in the 2-year program in medically refractory and surgical epilepsy.
Program Highlights
The program highlights of the Epilepsy Fellowship programs include the following.
Epilepsy Surgery
NYU is a level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and has one of the largest epilepsy surgery programs in the United States for both adult and pediatric epilepsy, performing over 150 epilepsy surgical procedures per year. Due to the significant surgical volume and our commitment to excellence in this field, we have one of the few programs with a dedicated rotation in epilepsy surgery as a part of our standard fellowship program where fellows learn about intracranial EEG monitoring, cortical mapping, Wada tests, resective/ablative procedures, and neurostimulation programming.
Epilepsy Research
NYU is a renowned center for epilepsy research with leading figures including Orrin Devinsky, Jacqueline French, and Daniel Friedman. Projects span the full range of epilepsy including basic science and clinical trials. Research is a particular focus of our 2-year fellowship program where a full 6 months of time is protected and funded, but all interested fellows are welcome to participate in our research programs.
Integration of Adult and Pediatric Programs
Our department has closely integrated and collaborative adult and pediatric epilepsy programs including providers who practice across the age spectrum. All fellows train in both adult and pediatric settings beyond the ACGME mandates. Adult neurologists benefit from increased exposure to initial presentation and diagnosis of epilepsy and gain expertise in pediatric epilepsy syndromes. Pediatric neurologists will benefit from increased exposure to epilepsy surgery cases, increased exposure to medical comorbidities and drug interactions arising in adult populations. Exposure to the full age spectrum and course of epilepsy is essential for developing excellence in EEG and clinical management.
Epilepsy Focus
Our program is dedicated to a comprehensive epilepsy experience encompassing clinical and EEG diagnostics and medical and surgical management of epilepsy across all ages in outpatient, EMU, and critical care settings. Fellows will gain expertise in ACNS nomenclature and quantitative EEG. The second year fellowship is funded to allow complete focus on clinical epilepsy and research. There are no mandatory rotations outside of the field of epilepsy.
Commitment to Diversity
NYU Langone’s Epilepsy Fellowship Program is committed to supporting underrepresented members of the field of neurology and providing the foundation for future leadership in this subspecialty. Our program also strives to respond to the diversity of our patient population, enhance the delivery of culturally competent care, and supports efforts to diversify the clinical neurophysiology profession.
As part of our effort to meet these goals, the Epilepsy Fellowship program is committed to identifying and training qualified members of underrepresented groups who are interested in the field of epilepsy. We look forward to reviewing all applications.
Contact Us
For more information about our fellowship programs, please contact:
Dr. Patricia Dugan, Epilepsy Fellowship Program Director
Patricia.Dugan@NYULangone.org
Dr. Benjamin Blond, Associate Epilepsy Program Director
Benjamin.Blond@NYULangone.org
Dr. Pue Farooque, second year Epilepsy Research Fellowship Program Director
Pue.Farooque@NYULangone.org
For application information or questions, please contact Kimberly Kaloroumakis, Fellowship Program Coordinator, Kimberly.Kaloroumakis@NYULangone.org or 929-455-5927.
