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Department of Neurology

Neurology is integrated into the UMMSM NextGenMD curriculum throughout its three phases. During Phase I (Foundations) as a discipline in the Symptoms, Signs, and Diseases course; during Phase II (Clerkships) as a discipline in the Mind, Matter and Medicine Integrated Clerkship, and in Phase III (Pathways and Capstones) with multiple electives, selectives/sub-internships, and pathways.

The phase II and III educational experiences take place throughout the different clinical sites within the Department of Neurology under the faculty and staff supervision. 

Clinical Sites

  • Jackson Health System Hospitals and Clinics 
  • University of Miami Health System Hospital and Clinics 
  • Miami Veteran’s Administration Health System Hospital and Clinics  

Neurology Externship

Thank you for your interest in rotating at our school. Our school uses the scheduling program called Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Medical students in their 4th year enrolled at a U.S. LCME accredited medical school are eligible to apply to one of the phase III rotations.

To apply please refer to their website.

Neurology Observerships

International students cannot use VSAS. Students interested will need to apply through the International Medicine Institute at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to one of the phase III rotations.

For more information visit this website.

 

Clerkship Director Title

Associate Clerkship Director

Yolanda Reyes Iglesias

Yolanda Reyes-Iglesias, M.D.

Associate Professor Clinical Neurology, Stroke Division

Biography: Currently I am the Neurology Clerkship Director, the Neuroscience Block Co-Director and the Vice-Chair for Undergraduate Medical Education at the Department of Neurology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. I have been awarded the A.B Baker Teacher Recognition Award by the American Academy of Neurology and Outstanding Department Award by the Academic Societies...
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Clerkship Coordinator