Description
The University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) is pleased to announce an opening for a 12-month ACGME-accredited Clinical Neurophysiology (EEG) or Epilepsy Fellowship beginning in July 2027. Fellows may also have the opportunity to extend their training through an additional ACGME-accredited year based on their educational goals and career interests.
The fellowship is based within the Maryland Epilepsy Center, a NAEC Level IV Epilepsy Center, and provides comprehensive training in adult epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Clinical experience includes:
A 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at UMMC
A robust continuous EEG (cEEG) monitoring program within a 22-bed Neurocritical Care Unit
EEG interpretation across multiple hospital sites within the University of Maryland Medical System
Comprehensive medical management of epilepsy and seizure disorders
Routine and long-term EEG interpretation
Pre-surgical epilepsy evaluation and multidisciplinary epilepsy surgery conferences
Surgical treatment of epilepsy, including resective procedures, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), and neuromodulation therapies (RNS, VNS, and DBS)
Intracranial monitoring and brain mapping using stereo-EEG (SEEG) and subdural grid/depth electrodes
Functional epilepsy testing and advanced neuroimaging
Fellows also have opportunities to participate in clinical and translational epilepsy research with mentorship from nationally recognized faculty.
In addition, fellows gain exposure to several specialized epilepsy programs, including:
Women's Epilepsy Program
First Seizure Clinic
Adult Neurodevelopmental Disorders Program
Faculty
The fellowship is led by an experienced multidisciplinary team:
Jennifer Hopp, MD – Division Director, Epilepsy
Camilo Gutierrez, MD – Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program Director; Vice Chair for Quality Care
Peter Crino, MD, PhD – Chair, Department of Neurology
Jennifer Pritchard, MD – Director, Continuous EEG Program
Sarah Woodson Smith, MD – Associate Program Director, Epilepsy Fellowship
Susmit Tripathi, MD – Associate Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
Epilepsy Neurosurgery
Harish Babu, MD, PhD
Salary and Benefits
Call responsibilities are shared among fellows, promoting a balanced and supportive training environment. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with ACGME-accredited training positions at the University of Maryland Medical Center based on postgraduate year (PGY) level.
Why Train at Maryland?
The Maryland Epilepsy Center offers a unique combination of high-volume clinical experience, advanced surgical epilepsy training, cutting-edge neuromodulation therapies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and academic mentorship. Graduates are exceptionally well prepared for careers in academic medicine, private practice, and advanced epilepsy research.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a current CV and letters of reference to:
Camilo Gutierrez, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology
University of Maryland School of Medicine
110 S. Paca Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-328-6266
Fax: 410-328-0697
Email: camilogutierrez@som.umaryland.edu
Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in Neurology.
Additional eligibility requirements and application details can be discussed upon inquiry.
