Keck School of Medicine of USC

Department of Neurology

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Igniting Tomorrow’s Advances in Brain Health Today

The USC Department of Neurology combines breadth and depth in tightly connected research, education and care. Residents and fellows serve diverse patients facing a wide array of disorders. The physician-scientists they learn from bring compassion and expertise to even the most complex patient, and explore new possibilities for fighting conditions ranging from headache to Alzheimer’s disease. 

Research

Our faculty ignite breakthroughs in care for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and headache. Working collaboratively, we pursue discovery and innovation, from immunotherapy to brain-machine interfaces, and move advances to patients as quickly as possible.

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Training & Education

Our enduring philosophy centers on the creation of outstanding clinical neurologists through a rigorous residency-training program. We provide an immersive experience where medical professionals not only acquire extensive knowledge but also cultivate the skills and insights essential for success in the ever-evolving field of neurology.

Explore our expansive opportunities further with our nine specialized fellowships. These fellowships offer unique pathways for advanced training, allowing individuals to specialize in specific areas of neurology.

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Residency

Join a supportive community and gain experience treating an extensive range of disorders. You’ll get the unique opportunity to work in both private-academic and public safety-net hospitals and clinics

Clinical Fellowships

Prepare for the specialized career in neurology you want to build. Our trainees come from all over the world to grow expertise facing a large variety of cases, including the highly complex.

Patient Care

Receive care from the same physicians who blaze new paths in neurology research. USC is a recognized hub for clinical excellence in Alzheimer’s, ALS, epilepsy, stroke,headache and movement disorders. Our experts embrace teamwork across disciplines and offer a robust slate of clinical trials testing new therapies.

Patient Care

Message from the Chair

Our commitment to patients drives us to accelerate the pace of progress in neurology. Our commitment to one another calls for us to promote an environment where faculty, trainees and students thrive

Professor Helena Chui, MD
Meet the Faculty

Centers & Institutes

It takes interdisciplinary partnership to cultivate leaps in care and research to reduce the burden on humankind of neurologic disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Support Us

Giving today makes a difference for patients of tomorrow. You can help equip future physician-scientists to enhance neurologic care. Faculty and instrumentation support offers scientists the freedom to pursue new research ideas for defeating Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases.

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