Neurology

UCLA Neurology Office of Education

Welcome to the UCLA Neurology Residency and Fellowship Programs

Adrienne M. Keener, MD

We value curiosity in the pursuit of knowledge, compassion for the patients we serve, and commitment to excellence in all we endeavor. 

 

The Neurology Office of Education is dedicated to training the future leaders in the field of neurology by serving the needs of students, residents, fellows, faculty, alumni, and the community at large. We pride ourselves on creating an educational experience that allows trainees to explore the breadth of the field in collaboration with faculty, many who are national and international leaders in their subspecialty. UCLA is at the center of one of the most diverse cities in the country and we embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do. It is our mission to provide trainees with the foundation and skills necessary to be competent, outstanding clinicians and researchers in the field of neurology. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about us. Please explore our programs and learn more about us on the David Geffen School of Medicine recruitment site. We look forward to connecting with you.

Adrienne Keener, MD
Education Program Director, UCLA Department of Neurology

Neurology residents participating in a stroke simulation

UCLA Neurology Residency Program

UCLA offers an unparalleled education in clinical neurology guided by a faculty of national and international leaders in all the neurological subspecialties. Residents are given a broad range of clinical experience by virtue of the large and diverse population of patients served, the multiple facilities through which residents rotate, and the broad scope of faculty expertise. 

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UCLA Neurology Fellowships

UCLA Neurology offers fellowship programs across 11 subspecialties, combining research and clinical practice at eight locations. Fellows gain a rich, diverse experience, guided by internationally recognized leaders in the field.

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Medical Student Clerkship

The UCLA Neurology Clerkship is a four-week rotation designed to build core skills in clinical neuroscience. Students gain experience assessing and diagnosing neurologic conditions, while exploring the field through patient care and case-based learning—foundational knowledge useful in any medical specialty.

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Mentorship, Research, and Shadowing Opportunities

The UCLA Department of Neurology is strongly invested in the training of undergraduates, medical students, and residents. Our faculty offer many opportunities to gain experience in clinical, translational, and basic science research. We have dedicated faculty willing to mentor students across all stages of their careers. For medical students and residents, we also have opportunities for clinical shadowing. For more information, please fill out the Department of Neurology Pipeline Survey.

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Education Leadership Team

In addition to treating patients and performing research, scores of our faculty and staff dedicate time to educating and mentoring trainees. Our faculty strive to support them as they meet the personal and professional challenges and rewards of a career in medicine. 

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S. Thomas Carmichael, MD, PhD

Neurology Department Chair

Dr. S. Thomas Carmichael is a neurologist and neuroscientist in the Department of Neurology at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He is a Professor with an active laboratory and clinical interests in stroke and neurorehabilitation, and how the brain repairs from injury. 

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Charles C. Flippen II, MD
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Charles C. Flippen II, MD

Vice Chair of Education

Dr. Charles C. Flippen II is the Richard D. and Ruth P. Walter Professor of Neurology faculty member of UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Vice Chair for Education in the Department of Neurology and associate dean of the Center for Continuous Professional Development at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM).

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Adrienne M. Keener, MD
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Adrienne M. Keener, MD

Residency Program Director

Adrienne Keener is a neurologist whose primary clinical focus is movement disorders. Currently, she is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Department of Neurology at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a member of the Movement Disorders Clinic. 

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Katherine A. Fu, MD
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Katherine A. Fu, MD

Associate Residency Program Director

Dr. Katherine Fu is a neurologist focused on movement disorders with a particular interest in deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation. Her primary career interest is in medical education, having completed the Certificate Program in Innovations in Curriculum Design and Evaluation and the Fellowship in Medical Education Scholarship offered at UCLA. 

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Cara L. Siegel, MD
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Cara L. Siegel, MD

Clerkship Director

Dr. Cara Siegel is a neurologist and palliative medicine specialist. She leads the UCLA Neuropalliative Care Program, where she is focused on improving the quality of life for patients and families living with serious neurologic disease. Dr. Siegel sees patients with stroke, movement disorders including Parkinson's Disease, brain tumors and cancers with brain metastases, ALS and other neuromuscular diseases, multiple sclerosis, dementia, and more.

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David Shattuck, PhD

Graduate Education Committee Chair

Dr. David Shattuck is a Professor at the Department of Neurology at the Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. His research interests are focused on the development and application of novel computational approaches for the processing and analysis of brain images. This work has developed novel algorithms related to brain image analysis, including image segmentation topological filtering of data, image registration, and interactive delineation of data. 

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Meet the Chief Residents

Drs. Sebastian Green, Elaine Ramirez, and Edith Yuan in white coats smiling at the camera

Congratulations to Drs. Sebastian Green, Elaine Ramirez, and Edith Yuan for their appointments as the 2025-2026 UCLA Neurology Chief Residents! We are looking forward to seeing their leadership, care, and excellence in action. Read about their motivations to pursue neurology, aspirations for this upcoming year, and more!
 

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