Minumum Qualifications
Applicants considered should be board eligible in either Neurology or Ophthalmology.
Program Description
The neuro-ophthalmology fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute is a one-year curriculum. The fellowship year emphasizes clinical diagnosis and management of patients with problems involving afferent visual system disturbances, pupil abnormalities and ocular motor disturbances. Emphasis will be placed on acquiring necessary and fine tuned clinical examination skills.
Goals
The fellowship year will concentrate on three major areas. The first is devoted to familiarity with the specific equipment necessary to become a competent neuro-ophthalmologist and in identifying research and collaborative projects in this multi-disciplinary neurology and neurosurgery center. The second area stresses precision in the use of the equipment and the initiation of speed as part of the examination. The final basic building block is the development of sound clinical judgment and speed necessary for independence.
Clinical Duties
Participation in regularly held conferences with the Neuro-Endocrine, Skull Base and Acoustic Neuroma Centers, as well as active participation in neuro-radiology conferences and weekly and monthly neuro-ophthalmology conferences is expected. Clinical responsibilities will include overseeing both the in-patient and out-patient neuro-ophthalmology consultation service. Clinical evaluations are complimented by state of the art diagnostic lab equipment, including HVF Visual Field Analyzer, digital fundus/optic nerve camera, HRT optic nerve topography, and LKC electro physiology for ERG, VEP and plans to expand mfERG capabilities. Clinical research leading to publication is encouraged.
Contact
Thomas R. Wolf, MD
Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital
500 W. Thomas Rd, Suite 720
Phoenix, Arizona 85013
Phone: (602) 406-6262
E-mail: thomas.wolf@chw.edu
