The International Organization of MS Rehabilitation Therapists is pleased to announce that Acorda Therapeutics has awarded the Foundation of the CMSC a second year of funding to support the MS Rehabilitation Fellowship Program. Six fellows have been selected for the 2010-2011 Fellowship Program at three CMSC Comprehensive MS Centers.

Overview of program content that would be offered by the CMSC MS Center providing the fellowship training program [in bold, required content]:

• Medical management in MS - neurological and nursing care
• Neuropsychological evaluation and follow-up
• Exposure to psychosocial services
• Social work role in comprehensive care
• Treatment of affective disorders
• Wellness services or referral for health promotion
• MS-specific rehabilitation programs
  • 60-minute overview for each discipline - basics to advanced as identified by the fellows prior to the site visit
  • Patient interaction
• Active clinical research programs [discussion and/or participation in ongoing program]
• Exposure to seating and mobility clinics
• Spasticity interventions
• Pain services
• Pulmonary services
• Sleep programs

Fellowship Candidate Selection:

The following criteria were identified by the MS Rehabilitation Fellowship Committee for candidate selection:

• Licensed to participate in your profession in the state/province
• Active in a rehabilitation clinic with emphasis in MS
• Desire to expand programs and knowledge in MS
• Networking and knowledge about MS organizations in your community to promot programs for patients with MS
• Member of CMSC - $100.00 for individual membership
• Preferably 1 year experience in MS, or demonstration of objectives that define a specific learning experience
• Identified goals for professional development in MS

Individuals interested in applying for the Fellowship Program in 2011 should contact Joy Sprenger ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at the CMSC.