University of Chicago Program
About This Program
The University of Chicago offers a 1-year ACGME-approved Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship with emphasis on EMG and Neuromuscular Diseases. Highlights include performance of over 300 NCS/EMG studies, exposure to SFEMG, assessment of small fiber neuropathy, interpretation of biopsies, and exposure to other CNP areas. Participation in clinics and conferences is required. Clinical research opportunities are available.
Program Statistics
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Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kourosh Rezania, MD
Univ of Chicago Med
Primary Program Contact
Tenisia Davis
Univ of Chicago Med
Locations
Univ of Chicago Med
MC 2030
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637-1447
2211 N Oak Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60635-3392
2050 Pfingsten Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 20, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Mar 1, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.