Services
With a dual focus on diagnosis and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration and others, we provide personalized care for a wide range of memory disorders while also meeting the needs of family caregivers.
/departments/neurology/divisions/comprehensive-center-for-brain-health/servicesLetter from the Director
The Comprehensive Center for Brain Health (CCBH) was created to change this, providing a personalized approach to brain health and improving the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure for common age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, Vascular Cognitive Impairment, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
/departments/neurology/divisions/comprehensive-center-for-brain-health/letter-from-the-directorResearch
Improving the Brain Health of the senior population has been the life work of James E. Galvin, M.D., MPH, Professor of Neurology. A board-certified neurologist, he has authored over 250 scientific publications and textbooks on healthy brain aging, cognitive health, memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body dementia, and other neurodegenerative disorders.
/departments/neurology/divisions/comprehensive-center-for-brain-health/researchEducation
The University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital neurology residency training program combines the best in neurology training with one of the world’s most attractive places to live.
/departments/neurology/educationMedical Students
Welcome to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (UMMSM) Neurology Clerkship website! The Neurology Clerkship at UMMSM has historically consisted of a 4-week inpatient/consult experience for students in the third or fourth year of medical school.
/departments/neurology/education/medical-studentsFellowship Programs
A myriad of fellowship opportunities encompassing clinical care and basic and clinical research are available.
/departments/neurology/education/fellowship-programsNeurology Resident Clinician Researcher Program
The Resident Clinician Researcher Track (RCRT) provides residents with the faculty mentorship, administrative guidance, infrastructure, and research facilities to pursue clinical and basic neuroscience research during residency.
/departments/neurology/education/neurology-resident-clinician-researcher-program