- To provide comprehensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of the different neuromuscular disorders, including motor neuron disease, radiculopathies, plexopathies, neuropathies, neuromuscular junction disorders and myopathies. This training will include patient care, research and education.
- To make the fellow proficient in the use of electrodiagnostic testing, including nerve conduction studies and electromyography for the evaluation and diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders.
- To make the fellow comfortable with ordering and interpreting muscle and nerve biopsies and genetic tests for neuromuscular conditions.
- To make the fellow able to perform independently as a neuromuscular specialist after graduation either in academic or at private practice
- To make the fellow comfortable doing basic and/or clinical research in neuromuscular disease