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 include 7 pediatric
neurologist 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
- The University Affiliated Program for Developmental Disabilities:
The UAPDD is a multidisciplinary program devoted to research, program
development, and services for developmentally disabled persons.
Its programs include:
- Diagnostic Clinic for Developmental Disabilities which performs
multidisciplinary evaluations of children with known or suspect
disabilities.
- Kirsch Center which provides multidisciplinary services (including
orthopedics and urology) for 200 children with spina bifida and
other defects.
- 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
