Welcome to our team! We are thrilled to have you join us and look forward to the unique perspectives and skills you will bring. Our team is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared goals. We believe that your expertise and enthusiasm will be invaluable as we work together to achieve great things. Welcome aboard, and let's make this journey a successful and enjoyable one!
Anwar Ahmed, MD
Chief of Neurology | Neurology Residency Program Director
About Our Program
Mission Statement
At the AdventHealth Orlando Neurology Residency Program, our mission is to train exceptional neurologists committed to compassionate, whole-person patient care, innovation and lifelong learning. Through faith based, comprehensive training, the AdventHealth Neurology program aims to empower our residents to become leaders in Neurological treatment by utilizing AdventHealth's extensive experience, expertise and availability of cutting-edge tools to effectively assess, diagnose and treat a wide variety of neurological conditions to improve the wellbeing of our patients and communities.
Program Leadership
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The Neurology Residency Program at AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute offers a comprehensive training experience designed to prepare residents for a successful career in neurology. Under the leadership of Dr. Anwar Ahmed, a distinguished neurologist specializing in movement disorders, the program provides extensive training in various subspecialties, including epilepsy, neurophysiology, and neuroimmunology. Residents benefit from a robust curriculum that includes daily didactics, hands-on clinical experience, and opportunities for research and professional development. The program's commitment to whole-person care ensures that residents are trained to consider the body, mind, and spirit in their approach to patient care 2. With state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive learning environment, the Neurology Residency Program at AdventHealth is dedicated to fostering the next generation of neurology leaders.
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Benefits
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Research
AdventHealth Research Institute and the AdventHealth Neuroscience Institute are actively engaged in conducting cutting-edge clinical research, spanning Phase I through Phase III trials across all neurology subspecialties. Our robust research infrastructure provides residents with a unique opportunity to engage in innovative studies aimed at advancing neurological care. Neurology residents are encouraged to actively participate in research throughout their training. Expectations include contributing to ongoing clinical trials, assisting with data collection and analysis, and participating in the dissemination of findings through presentations and publications. Residents also have the opportunity to develop their skills further by serving as sub-investigators on clinical trials or initiating their own investigator-initiated research projects under mentorship. This comprehensive exposure prepares residents for careers that integrate clinical excellence with scientific discovery.
Conferences
Conferences and Meetings
Emergency Neurology – Set of lectures at the start of the academic year focusing on the major neurological emergencies and several common neurological patient presentations.
Resident Core Competency Conference – Didactics daily from 12-1PM to include core neurology topics (Stroke, Neurocritical Care, Neuromuscular, Movement Disorder, Neuroimmunology, Neuro-infectious, Headache, and Cognitive Neurology.
Comprehensive Epilepsy Conference – Introduction to the interpretation of electroencephalograms in addition to acute management of seizures, diagnosis of epilepsy, and long-term management of epilepsy.
Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
Neuro-Ophthalmology Conference
Journal Club and Continuum Neurology Conference
Neuroradiology Conference
Visiting Professorship – Throughout the year with distinguished member of the Neurological Community provide Grand Rounds residents and faculty.
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