Neuromuscular Medicine and CNP/EMG Fellowships

Will McKeen, MD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2024-2025

Position: Physician, Neuromuscular, MaineHealth Neurology Scarborough

Michelle Lee, MD
Stanford Pediatric Neuromuscular Fellow 2024-2025

Position: Assistant Professor at Oregon Health & Science University

I truly enjoyed my fellowship at Stanford. Dr. Sakamuri and the entire pediatric neuromuscular team were deeply invested in how I wanted to shape my education and future—something that was apparent even before I began fellowship in July. I also loved my time in the adult neuromuscular clinics, where I received wonderful, individualized mentorship from the faculty. It was clear they genuinely cared about what was best for my growth, consistently prioritizing my learning goals and interests—even at the start of a busy clinic morning or afternoon.

From the very first day, I gained invaluable hands-on experience with adult and pediatric EMG and neuromuscular ultrasound, which significantly influenced what I envisioned for my first academic position. There was also an outstanding breadth of innovative research, with fellows always welcome to get involved. Throughout my fellowship, I was surrounded by warm, thoughtful, and brilliant faculty who were always ready to share the latest updates on clinical trials and investigative efforts, discuss challenging cases, or offer guidance on the next steps in my career.

Most of all, I am especially grateful for my wonderful co-fellows—now colleagues—who made the experience even more meaningful.

Gabrielle Dufort, MD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2024-2025

Position: Assistant Clinical Professor at the Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal, affiliated to the University of Montréal

I feel very fortunate to have been a part of the Stanford neuromuscular medicine team for my fellowship. I am certain it was the right place for me to expand my expertise and confidence as a neuromuscular neurologist and electrodiagnostician with the help of brilliant, yet approachable and welcoming faculty. What I have learned during fellowship has helped me set solid foundations for my practice, and I feel I have built long-lasting connections with a group at the forefront of care and innovation in the neuromuscular field.

Angeline Ngo, MD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2024-2025

Position: Neurologist, Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group in Mountain View, CA

Although my fellowship in clinical neurophysiology/EMG at Stanford was only a year long, it has had an outsized impact on my clinical training. The mentorship I received fostered the skills necessary to practice independently in a challenging and rapidly advancing field. It was a privilege to learn from world-class leaders in the neuromuscular field, who are not only brilliant clinicians, educators, and researchers but also kind, humble, and caring individuals. Opportunities for professional development were plentiful, ranging from exposure to rare and complex patient cases to participation in cutting-edge research and personable mentorship. I feel deeply privileged to have trained with the Stanford neuromuscular department and look forward to beginning a fulfilling career helping patients with complex neurological conditions.  

Sophie Rengarajan, MD, PhD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2024-2025

Position: Clinical Instructor in Neuromuscular Medicine, UCLA

Marie Beaudin, MD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2024-2025

Position: Neurologist, Neuromuscular specialist, CHU de Québec - Université Laval

Stephanie Roses, MD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2023-2024

Postion: Assistant Professor of General and Neuromuscular Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Cara Piccoli, MD
Stanford Pediatric Neuromuscular Fellow 2023-2024

Postion: Assistant Professor at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

I had a phenomenal experience as a Stanford Pediatric Neuromuscular Fellow. I chose Stanford for its comprehensive, structured training program, which allowed customization to our unique clinical interests. Stanford's faculty supported me in joining clinical trials and learning how to implement and run trials for my future practice. They also supported me in pursuing independent study in biomedical device development and artificial intelligence, enabling me to access Stanford's unique expertise in these areas. Not only did I gain a world-class education, but I also made wonderful friends and colleagues whom I am excited to work with throughout my career. 

Ria Pal, MD
Stanford Pediatric Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG Fellow 2023-2024

Position: Clinical Assistant Professor in Child Neurology, Stanford University

My fellowship in Pediatric EMG/Clinical Neurophysiology at Stanford was an incredibly formative experience that continues to shape my work as a general child neurologist focused on rehabilitation after neurocritical care. The program offered a unique blend of rigorous clinical training, rich exposure to a broad spectrum of conditions and clinical settings, and the flexibility to tailor my learning to align with my long-term goals. The mentorship I received was outstanding—thoughtful, engaged, and genuinely invested in my growth—and the collaborative research environment helped me deepen my understanding of complex neurological diseases and their management. EMG remains a critical component of my clinical practice, and I’m grateful for the strong foundation the fellowship provided, not only in technical skills but also in clinical reasoning and multidisciplinary care. Most of all, I appreciated the welcoming and intellectually curious community that made every day both challenging and inspiring.

Katherine Clifford, MD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2023-2024

Position: Neuromuscular/EMG Specialist, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Burlingame, CA

After being introduced to the outstanding neuromuscular faculty during my Neurology Residency, it was an easy decision to stay at Stanford for Neuromuscular Fellowship. In reflecting on the fellowship year (which flew by!), I am extremely grateful for the strong and well-rounded training and the excellent mentorship that will lay the foundation for my career as a neuromuscular specialist and neurologist. The neuromuscular faculty are extremely talented and accomplished clinicians, researchers, and educators; all while being kind, compassionate, and approachable. They foster a learning environment where as a trainee, you are encouraged to be curious, ask questions, and participate in thought-provoking discussions. Besides the incredible group of people, the neuromuscular fellowship offered strong training in electrodiagnostics and EMG; flexibility to customize the experience to gain certain skill sets relevant to one's interests and future career; and an incredibly well-organized didactics program. I also learned a lot from the neuromuscular immunology and multidisciplinary clinics in particular. Now that I am an attending, I will carry with me the lessons learned and strong connections I gained during the neuromuscular fellowship year.

Amanda Yaworski, MD
Stanford Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG Fellow 2021-2022
Stanford Pediatric Neuromuscular Fellow 2022-2023

Position: Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

As a pediatric neurologist one of the things that drew me to Stanford’s neuromuscular program was the flexibility that the program offers. I have an interest in neurophysiology and after completing my fellowship I feel I have mastered skills not only in routine EMGs, but single fiber EMG and ultrasound. Additionally, I was given the ability to master skills in both pediatrics and adult neurophysiology. Management of neuromuscular disorders is continuously changing, and Stanford’s strong research program which is intertwined into clinical care, allows you to feel confident managing complicated patients with the most up-to-date treatment. The facilities at Stanford are beautiful, the staff are welcoming and approachable and I felt supported throughout the program. My colleagues are not only excellent mentors, but I feel I have made lifelong connections with Stanford’s neuromuscular group. I look forward to future collaborations and using everything I’ve been taught as I start my position as a pediatric neuromuscular specialist at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

Kenneth Leung, MD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2020-2021

Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine

Choosing where to go for the next stage of training is never easy, but there were so many positive aspects of the Stanford Neuromuscular Fellowship program that made me feel that it was the right fit for me. My main goal was to become the best neuromuscular clinician I could be, but I also wanted to be exposed to research and education. Ultimately my hope was to gain the experience needed to propel myself into a career as an academic clinician educator. Stanford helped me meet all these goals! I was ecstatic to train with a large group of like-minded faculty mentors, each with a passion for education and lifelong learning. The training I received in neuromuscular ultrasound and single fiber EMG, as well as my time spent in the neuromuscular pulmonology, immunology, pediatrics, genetics, and multidisciplinary MDA clinics allowed me to gain a comprehensive education. The diversity of these experiences also allowed me to explore and develop my own subspecialty interests. As part of this program, I was also given the opportunity to mold my own fellowship experience which included time to get involved in education research and have a teaching role in the medical school curriculum. 

When I'm not at work, I enjoy hiking, playing tennis, and exploring new areas in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

I'm happy to say that I'll be staying at Stanford next year as a Clinical Instructor in the Neuromuscular Division.

David Post, MD, M. Eng.
Stanford Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG Fellow 2019-2020
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2020-2021

Position: Neuromuscular Attending at Advocate Aurora Health in Chicago, IL

I did my residency training at Stanford and chose to stick around for my neuromuscular training. I think the most important factor influencing my decision was the faculty. They are not only brilliant and accomplished clinicians, they are genuinely nice people who love sharing their knowledge with trainees. Their infectious enthusiasm for neuromuscular medicine helped me discover my own passion for the field and I was excited to have the opportunity to stay and continue learning from them.

Beyond this, there are many aspects of this program that I have grown to appreciate. Having experts in all aspects of neuromuscular medicine is a luxury; whenever I have a difficult case or clinical question, there is a relevant expert who is happy to give their input. The flexibility of the program allows one to seek training in neuromuscular-adjacent areas to broaden your skillset. I chose to spend time familiarizing myself with autonomic medicine and learning to inject botulinum toxin, which I hope to incorporate in my future practice. There are countless opportunities to teach medical students and residents about our field in various formats ranging from didactic talks to informal teaching in the clinic or EMG lab. Research is always happening at levels ranging from case reports to organizing international trials, and participation has not only helped me understand how to conduct my own research but also how to interpret what I read and incorporate it effectively into my own practice.

In summary, I had a great experience at Stanford and feel very fortunate to have trained here. As my training comes to an end, I am sad to leave my neurology / neuromuscular family but plan to stay in touch. I will be moving back to Chicago to be closer to my family and look forward to my next position as a neuromuscular specialist with Advocate Aurora Health.

Ava Yun Lin MD, PhD
Stanford Neuromuscular Fellow 2019-2020

Position: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Michigan, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology

There are not many programs for pediatric neuromuscular training, and Stanford has one of the most well formatted and diverse programs. My ideal fellowship would allow broad neuromuscular exposure to both pediatrics and adult patients, particularly knowing that with novel therapeutics coming into play, the age cutoff seems less realistic. I am working towards a career of a clinician and electromyographer who is well positioned for translational clinical research. Stanford provided the additional exposure to several clinical trials, which allowed me to better understand the importance of appropriate trial designs, the culture surrounding clinical trials, and how satisfying it is when you meet patients who is doing better than anticipated after the trial therapy. Through their program, I was taught the importance of teamwork. It takes a village of skilled physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, pulmonologists, social worker who is engaged in both the pediatric and adult MDA clinics, geneticist, research coordinators and nurse coordinators to form one of the most enjoyable and patient-centered clinic I’ve had the pleasure to work in. I still miss the weekly case conferences where we have the benefit of running unique and interesting cases with our diverse and experienced attendings; I’ve learned a lot through my privileged year.