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Clinical Programs Index > Neuromuscular Disorders The Neuromuscular Program provides primary and referral services for all disorders of the peripheral nerves and muscles. We are a fully funded MDA-ALS clinic. We specialize in ALS, Myasthenia Gravis, Myopathy (polymyositis, dermatomyositis, inclusion body myositis), Neuropathy (CIDP, CMT, Guillain-Barre, diabetic neuropathy, undiagnosed), Muscular Dystrophy (FSH, Duchene, Becker, Limb-Girdle, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal), Stiff-Man Syndrome, and related disorders. The Neuromuscular Program is dedicated to the delivery of expert clinical care as well as to the education of both patients and colleagues at all levels of training. Members of the Program faculty are all board certified/eligible neurologists with special training in neuromuscular disease and clinical neurophysiology. The Program is very active in basic science and clinical research with faculty as members of both the North Eastern ALS Alliance and the World Federation of Neurology ALS Consortium, and on the cutting edge of clinical ALS research. Appointments To schedule an appointment or make a referral to one of our neuromusclular specialists, please call (203) 785-4085, send a fax to (203) 737-1597 or e-mail neurology@yale.edu. Clinical Fellowships The Department offers a one-year ACGME accredited clinical fellowship in Neuromuscular Disorderes. The Fellowship covers all aspects of EMG/NC studies, and also provides excellent clinical experience in managing neuromuscular diseases, including Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Peripheral Neuropathy, CIDP, ALS, and all forms of Muscular Dystrophy. The MDA clinic offers superb exposure to rare and uncommon muscular disorders. Clinical research opportunities are also available. Applications are being accepted for ongoing enrollment. Candidates should forward letter of interest, C.V., and names of three references to: Jonathan M. Goldstein, M.D., Director Neuromuscular MDA/ALS Program Yale University School of Medicine Department of Neurology Yale University School of Medicine P.O. Box 208018 New Haven, CT 06520-8018 © Copyright Department of Neurology, Yale School of Medicine. All rights reserved.