University of Chicago Program
About This Program
This program offers experience in the diagnosis and management of patients with epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders, video EEG monitoring in all age groups, ICU EEG monitoring, routine EEG, nerve conduction study, electromyogram (EMG), evoked potentials, and neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (NIOM). The fellowship is offered in two tracks: a combined EEG and EMG fellowship or a dedicated EMG fellowship.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
James Tao, MD, PhD
Univ of Chicago Hosps
Primary Program Contact
Tenisia Davis
Univ of Chicago Hosps
Locations
Univ of Chicago Hosps
MC 2030
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Mar 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 5, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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.