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Our vision
Leadership
Faculty
Residents
Facilities
Education
Research and Scholarship
The city of Lexington
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Our vision
Today's neurologists must integrate the ever-growing knowledge base of information on diseases of the nervous system with other medical specialties. We have to make the best use of evolving diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to be effective leaders of multi-disciplinary neurological care teams.
The University Of Kentucky Department Of Neurology is proud of a long tradition of excellence in training neurologists. We started in the 1960's under the direction of the department's founder, Dr. David B. Clark. Our ACGME-accredited residency programs continue Dr. Clark's commitment to produce great clinical and research neurologists. We strive to bring out the best in our trainees and provide the background they need to succeed in their challenging and exciting careers.
Leadership
Dr. Joseph Berger has been chair of our department since 1995, and under his leadership the department and residency program has grown and prospered. We are among the top neurology departments in the country for research funding.
Dr. Michael Dobbs, a graduate of the residency program with several years of teaching faculty experience at other programs, is the director of the adult residency program.
Dr. Robert Baumann, a bastion of our department, directs the child neurology residency.
Faculty
Our diverse faculty members bring expertise in the general care of neurology as well as wide-ranging subspecialty knowledge. We have experts in neurologic infectious diseases, neuroimmunology, neuromuscular diseases, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, stroke, epilepsy, headache, neurotoxicology and many other fields. Our faculty members are wonderful educators, and have received many awards for their teaching at the bedside and in the classroom.
Residents
We were recently approved by the ACGME to expand our adult residency program to four residents per year. Our program is categorical, meaning it provides PGY-1 level training in addition to PGY levels 2-4. Our child neurology residency accepts one resident per year. Follow this link to meet our current residents.
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Facilities
The University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center was established in 1957 on the main campus of Kentucky 's flagship university, the University of Kentucky at Lexington , KY. Encompassing the Colleges of Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy, the UK Chandler Medical Center enrolls more than 2,400 health profession students. Nationally recognized for providing the highest quality of patient care, the UK Chandler Medical Center is also central to our clinical education and research focus. Our hospital serves all of the Commonwealth of Kentucky as well as areas from neighboring states and offers comprehensive 24-hour on-site expertise to meet health care needs ranging from primary to tertiary care. The University of Kentucky is also pleased to serve the citizens of Kentucky through the Kentucky Clinic, our beautiful modern outpatient center which provides outpatient specialty care in the medical disciplines. The Medical Center is undergoing an exciting expansion to modernize and increase our bed capacity.
The Department of Neurology also provides care through the VA Medical Center of Lexington , KY. Inpatient (or "ward") neurological training is available at both the UK and VA Medical Centers. The UK Medical Center has the additional facilities of the Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit through which the resident gains experience in the care and management of critically ill neurology patients. The Children's Hospital at the University of Kentucky Medical Center is a state-of-the-art facility addressing the medical needs of children. It is an exceptional place to learn child neurology. Training for outpatient neurological care takes place in the Kentucky Clinic and VAMC.
 
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Education
We are proud of the success of our former residents in academic and private practice careers. Our educational model allows for some flexibility in training so that residents and their mentors can tailor training to meet individual educational goals.
In addition to ward rotations and clinic, the residents spend time on rotations in electromyography, electroencephalography, psychiatry, and neuropathology. Residents may choose additional elective time in these fields or may add rotations such as research in neurology, neuro-rehabilitation,
neuro-ophthalmology, stroke,
neuro-sonology, neuro-radiology, neurotoxicology and neurosurgery. 
The resident also has the opportunity to work with the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit - an inpatient facility in which 24-hour electroencephalographic monitoring is available to assist in the diagnosis and classification of seizures. The unit also provides presurgical monitoring for localization of epileptic foci.
Our impressive comprehensive stroke program has expanded to include a dedicated inpatient stroke service where residents learn cutting edge stroke care under the direct supervision of our attending stroke neurologists. As a JCAHO-certified primary stroke center our nurses and other staff are specially trained to treat stroke patients.
 Regularly scheduled teaching conferences provide the residents with information to assist in the process of diagnosing and treating neurological illnesses. Conferences occurring weekly include neuro-radiology, chairman's teaching rounds, basic neuroscience, and Grand Rounds (where neuroscientists and neurologists of national and international stature present the latest information on research and treatment of neurological disorders). Monthly conferences discuss topics in epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease and neuromuscular disease. There is also a monthly resident-driven journal club. Resident didactic classes provide the background information needed for successful neurology practice as well as succeeding on the yearly in-service examinations and the ABPN board examination in neurology.
Our residents assume a progressive level of responsibility in management of patients over the course of their training. There are also more opportunities to teach peers and medical students as training progresses.
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Research and Scholarship
Because our department is so active in research, there are ample opportunities for research and other scholarly activities in our residency program. Our residents regularly present their work at national meetings, and have authored numerous articles and chapters.
The city of Lexington 
When away from the medical center, you will discover that Lexington, Kentucky is a wonderful place to live. Known as the "Horse capital of the world," there are many fun and unique opportunities that the Bluegrass Region has to offer, including the arts. Please take some time to look around the area if you visit us for an interview.
Application to our program
We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and match our candidates through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The deadline for receipt of all application materials is November 15. All application materials must be received through ERAS (no paper application materials, including CVs will be accepted). To apply to our program you will need:
- ERAS application
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one should be from a neurology rotation)
- Dean's letter
- Medical school transcripts
- USMLE scores (Parts I and II, if available)
- Personal statement
- Curriculum vitae (via ERAS)
We interview select candidates in the fall and early winter. Candidates who match with us are promptly notified and welcomed into our program.
For specific questions you may also contact our program coordinator, Cate Burton, by email or using the information below.
Cate Burton
Department of Neurology
University of Kentucky Medical Center
Kentucky Clinic (Wing D), L449
Lexington , KY 40536-0284
Office Telephone: 859-218-5038
Fax: 859-323-5943
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