Admissions
Application Process
Requirements: To apply for the epilepsy fellowship, candidates must have an M.D., D.O., or equivalent international training and will have completed an ACGME-approved residency in neurology (adult or pediatric).
Please refer to the application procedure below. Interested individuals should feel free to contact Dr. Karakas (cemal.karakas@louisville.edu) or Heather Callis (heather.callis@louisville.edu) directly with questions.
Application Requirement
1. Completed University of Louisville Fellowship application
2. Successfully completed the USMLE step 1, 2, and 3
3. International medical education candidate must be ECFMG certified
4. Candidates must be J-1 Visa, EAD, or Green Card holder, or US citizen
5. Evidence of completion of an ACGME accredited Neurology (pediatric or adult) residency
6. Copies of certificates
7. Three letters of recommendation
8. Personal statement describing candidate’s background, clinical & research interests, and career plans.
Applicants are invited to interview based on a composite evaluation of USMLE scores, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statement.
Fellows/residents entertain candidates during the interview day, which gives the candidate and the resident/fellow opportunity to discuss particulars of the program and topics that may not be mentioned during a fellow interview.
On interview day the candidate will meet with faculty and a current fellow. A candidate discussion is held with the interview committee; this committee constitutes the selection committee. The committee submits their selections to the Program Director for final approval.
Diversity
UofL Epilepsy Fellowship Program is committed to providing an inclusive environment for our patients, our students, residents, fellows, and faculty. We are committed to UofL's Cardinal Anti-Racism agenda.
University and School of Medicine Resources:
The University of Louisville School of Medicine has received national attention for its implementation of eQuality and is the first medical school in the nation to implement the AAMC competencies to care for individuals who are LGBTQ, gender non-conforming, and born with differences in sexual development (DSD). The UofL LGBT center is a great resource for everyone with offices on Belknap (ph: 502-852-0696) and Health Science Center (ph: 502-852-5861) campuses
The Health Sciences Center(HSC) Office of Diversity and Equity at the University of Louisville offers a number of resources to embrace our School of Medicine community https://louisville.edu/hsc/diversity
Multicultural Association of Graduate Students (M.A.G.S) advocates for and supports graduate students of color as well as other under-represented groups
University of Louisville Cultural Center
University of Louisville Office of Diversity and International Affairs
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