• Patient Care
• Education
• Research
• Community
• Referring Physicians
• Find a Physician
• Departments & Centers
• About Us

• Libraries
• Alumni
• Giving
• Home

• For Patients
• Research
• Professional Education
• Faculty
• More Information

URMC Neurology

Dedicated to Excellence

Welcome to the Department of Neurology of the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. Rochester’s neurology department has a long tradition as one of the premier neurology training programs in the United States. Between 1986 and 2007, led by Robert Griggs, the department enjoyed a rapid growth trajectory, increasing in size from 22 to 92 full-time faculty, as well as 19 voluntary and 10 adjunct faculty. In 2008, extramural research support totaled $22.7 million, and the department has consistently ranked within the top 5 nationally in NIH research funding. Yet rather than rest on its laurels, the department is again aggressively expanding further, with a total of 22 new faculty recruits anticipated over the next 5 years, as part of the University of Rochester’s strategic plan for 2008-13.

Patient Care

Our clinical services bring together physicians, fellows, residents, and nurse practitioners to treat patients with common neurological conditions (such as stroke or epilepsy) and those with rare conditions (such as ataxia). We work as a team with specialists in Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, Pediatrics, and Physical Rehabilitation when needed.

Research

The University of Rochester Neurology Department is one of the top academic centers for research into neurological conditions. Currently, we rank third in National Institute of Health (NIH) funded research. We also have many industry-sponsored research projects and clinical studies.

Education

Teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and other students is an important part of our mission. Each year we have 15 residents in the Neurology Residency Program and 2 residents in the Child Neurology Residency Program. We have over 20 fellows in accredited and independent fellowship programs in Neurophysiology, Stroke, Epilepsy, Experimental Therapeutics, and Child Neurology.

The three missions are well integrated in the Department of Neurology. Our patients benefit from cutting-edge research. The residents and other students benefit from caring for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. Researchers can develop new treatments with the help of patients who volunteer for clinical studies. It is through this interplay that we maximize our potential as a vibrant academic neurology department.