Program Overview
The Pediatric Neurology Unit provides neurological consultation and
care to children from the greater Rochester area and throughout western
and upstate New York. Our primary faculty includes 6 pediatric
neurologists and a pediatric neuropsychologist. Our professional
staff also includes 4 pediatric nurse practitioners, a registered
nurse, and a social worker. Other Department of Neurology faculty
members provide care to children with neurological disorders and participate
actively in our training program. Similarly, Department of Pediatrics
faculty members contribute substantially to our training program.
The Pediatric Neurology Service covers 72 pediatric beds, 22 pediatric intensive
care unit beds, and 52 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets. Each month the
service admits 20 - 30 children and evaluates and follows 30 to 40 consults.
Approximately 100 outpatients are evaluated each week.
Linkages with Other Services
- Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics: The Division of Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is an interdisciplinary division of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The Division provides a variety of services to children with developmental disabilities and delays, including:
Clinical services focus on complex developmental disabilities and behavioral disorders including Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Interdisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services are provided to children and adolescents with disabilities and their families from the western New York region. Consultation occurs to adult agencies through the University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD).
- Child Psychiatry Program: The Child Psychiatry Program at Strong
Memorial Hospital includes child psychiatrists, child psychologists
and social workers. Two to three residents are in training each
year.
- Strong Epilepsy Center: The Strong Epilepsy Center is a combined
adult and pediatric service with outpatient and inpatient facilities
for the management of patients with complex seizure disorders. This
includes an active program evaluating candidates for surgical procedures
currently available to treat epileptic patients.
Curriculum for Pediatric Neurology Residency Program
Postgraduate Medical Scientist Training Program (PGMSTP) in Medical Neurobiology
