Global Neurology
International Opportunities
Jagiellonian University Medical College - Krakow, Poland
The Department of Neurology has a formal affiliation encompassing teaching and research with the Neurology Clinic at the Jagiellonian University Medical College in Krakow, Poland.
The Jagiellonian University was founded in 1364 and is situated in one of the most beautiful medieval and renaissance cities in central Europe. Fourth-year residents have the opportunity to travel to Krakow for four weeks to teach neurology to a group of Polish medical students at the university.
University of Navarra School of Medicine, 
Pamplona, Spain
The University of Rochester has a formal affiliation encompassing teaching with the University of Navarra School of Medicine in Pamplona, Spain. The University of Navarra was founded in 1952 and is situated in Pamplona, a beautiful medieval city in northeast Spain and the historical capital city of Navarra. One fourth year resident has the opportunity to travel to Pamplona with Dr. Jozefowicz for two weeks to teach neural sciences in English to Spanish medical students at the university.
The University of Zambia’s University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
This rotation has a public health focus, which strives to facilitate trainees’ appreciation for the many non-medical factors impacting the health of the population while framing the learning and service delivery experience within the appropriate geopolitical and socioeconomic framework. Rotating residents will also contribute to the medical education of local trainees, while also participating in the UR research programs during this rotation.
Pavia-Rochester Exchange for mutual Growth and educational Opportunities (PREGO)
Our newest international opportunity debuted in July 2026, establishing an exchange program between the University of Rochester and the Universitá di Pavia in northern Italy. This two-week elective focuses on brain health and nutrition/lifestyle neurology. Residents rotate through Neurology inpatient services and outpatient clinics at the Mondino Foundation, a free-standing neurologic institute and center of excellence for neurologic clinical care, education, and research. Residents also spend time with faculty and students in the Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition programs at Universitá di Pavia, attending seminars, clinical case discussions, and integrated metabolic clinics at IRCCS Maugeri Pavia Hospital. Pavia is a beautiful city located 35 kilometers southwest of Milan on the banks of the Ticino River, blending old world Italian charm with modern day amenities.
Neurology Peru-Rochester Exchange Program (NeuroPro)
The Neurology Peru-Rochester exchange program (NeuroPro) was established in 2020 by institutional agreements between the University of Rochester (Rochester, New York, USA), the Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa (Arequipa, Peru), and the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (Lima, Peru). The goal of the NeuroPro is to foster cross-cultural learning while mutually building local capacity. The program offers structured activities that include cross-cultural immersion and mutually complementary learning experiences.
More information:
BMC Medical Education article (DOI: 10.1186/s12909-025-07763-x)
https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMicm2205437
Annals of Global Health article (DOI: 10.5334/aogh.3663)
Movement Disorders Clinical Practice article (DOI: 10.1002/mdc3.13215)
