Description
Calling all future Epileptologists and Neurophysiologists!
Available Positions in Clinical Magnetoencephalography for 2026 and beyond
Are you a neurologist or child neurologist with EEG knowledge seeking to enhance your training to prepare for a career as an epileptologist or neurophysiologist?
Apply to the Clinical Magnetoencephalography (MEG) Fellowship Program at UTHealth Houston!
Clinical MEG is a subspecialty area of neurology defined by special competence in the interpretation of MEG and simultaneously performed EEG as part of the presurgical work-up for epilepsy.
Since being established in 2014, this program remains the only ACGME recognized training program for MEG (J-1 visas sponsored) which now includes optional scholarly concentrations in neuromodulation and intracranial EEG that can be added to the standard MEG curriculum for interested applicants.
This is a 12-month fellowship open to neurologists and child neurologists (trained in the US, Canada, or internationally with ECFMG certification) with prior EEG knowledge. A prior fellowship in epilepsy or clinical neurophysiology is desirable but not required. Off-cycle applicants will also be welcome.
The fellowship’s goal is to train clinical Magnetoencephalographers to support the noninvasive evaluation and surgical management of drug-resistant epilepsy in Epilepsy Centers, as well as operable lesions within Neurosurgical Programs.
Curriculum & Experience
Core MEG Training
- Learn endtoend MEG workflow: study design, acquisition, artifact handling, source localization, and clinical reporting
- Broad exposure to pediatric and adult studies
- Localization of interictal discharges and seizure onsets, functional mapping (sensory/motor/visual/auditory/language)
- Integration of functional MEG data with MRI/DTI, PET/SPECT, and intracranial recordings utilizing 3-dimensional imaging techniques
- Active participation in epilepsy case management and SEEG/subdural implantation conferences
- Lead weekly MEG review conferences, MEG teaching and journal club sessions
- Opportunities for mentored scholarly or research projects
- Privilege to attend the annual ACMEGS Course and Meeting (funded)
Optional Neuromodulation Scholarly Concentration
- Neuromodulation clinic longitudinal training experience
- Evaluate neuromodulation data and lead neuromodulation patient review/discussions
- Complete a curated reading list of landmark neuromodulation trials and key publications
- Complete a neuromodulation research project
- Opportunity to participate in one of the annual neuromodulation workshops
Optional Intracranial EEG Scholarly Concentration
- Opportunities to interpret intracranial EEG studies and participate in cortical mapping
- Plan SEEG trajectories for cases discussed in patient management conference
- Complete a curated reading list of key publications on the topic of intracranial EEG
- Complete an intracranial EEG research project
- Opportunity to attend one of the annual SEEG courses
Schedule
- Standard working days: Monday to Friday
- Weekend as required, based on clinical volume
- This position does not require call, clinic, or hospital service
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a personal statement, CV, a letter of recommendation, USMLE/COMLEX transcript, and ECFMG certification (if applicable) to the fellowship Program Director, Dr. Michael Funke (michael.e.funke@uth.tmc.edu).
