Fellows are rarely licensed at the beginning of the fellowship training. However, during the fellowship the fellow is expected to prepare an application for licensure in the state of Illinois or in another state in which the applicant plans to work. Fellows should check on the state requirements for licensure to make sure that they have all the necessary requirements in terms of academic training, coursework, supervision, etc. The fellowship experience will also contribute to preparation for eligibility for ABCN board certification. Fellows participate in a weekly seminar in Cognitive Neurology and Neuropsychology held in the winter and spring quarters.
Different sessions are devoted to clinical, basic science and neurological issues.
Once per month a neurobehavioral case is presented to Dr. Marsel Mesulam. The seminar group is multidisciplinary. These weekly meetings provide a forum for individuals involved in Alzheimer's research and cognitive neuroscience to share their work and to discuss timely topics in diagnosis, pathophysiology and clinical course of the illness. Attendance at Psychiatry Grand Rounds is required. Fellows are asked to assist with administration related to continuing education credits for psychologists.