Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Fellowship
Schedule and Curriculum

Program Overview

This fellowship offers structured, hands-on training in the care of individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). Fellows participate in weekly TSC clinic meetings, the weekly multidisciplinary TSC clinic, and the bimonthly TAND (tuberous sclerosis–associated neuropsychiatric disorder) Clinic, gaining consistent exposure to the clinical, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental needs of patients with TSC.

Core Curriculum

Clinical Training

Throughout the year, fellows receive focused training in neurodevelopmental and neurocutaneous disorders through weekly clinical engagement with faculty. Fellows also complete rotation experiences in related specialties, selected to match their interests and long-term career goals. This structure supports residents transitioning into fellowship and early-career physicians seeking deeper specialization.

Research and Scholarly Development

Each fellow designs and carries out an independent research project during their training year, with support from faculty mentors. An optional second research year may be available (pending funding) for those interested in further developing their work. During this year, fellows continue to attend TSC clinic meetings and TSC clinics while dedicating most of their time to research activities.

Preparation for Your Career

The fellowship provides practical clinical experience, structured mentorship, and opportunities for scholarly growth that prepare trainees for careers in academic medicine, complex care, and related subspecialties.

Clinical Experiences and Rotations

TSC Clinic - Weekly (Wednesdays)

A multidisciplinary clinic offering exposure to the full TSC care team, with rotating faculty each week.

TAND Clinic - Twice Monthly (Thursdays)

This clinic focuses on behavioral, emotional, academic, and neuropsychiatric concerns in individuals with TSC.

Neurocutaneous and Neurodevelopmental Clinics - Weekly

These clinics provide additional experience diagnosing and managing a range of neurodevelopmental and neurocutaneous conditions in patients with TSC.

Elective Clinical Rotations

Elective rotations allow fellows to gain additional skills in specialty areas aligned with their interests and career goals.

Neurology Options

  • Epilepsy (including surgical evaluation)
  • Neonatal/Fetal Neurology Consults
  • Vascular Malformations
  • EEG
  • Neurometabolic Neurology

Other Specialty Options

  • General Genetics
  • Nephrology (Cystic Kidney Disease)
  • Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics (Autism evaluation/management)
  • Psychiatry (Neurobehavioral Clinic)
  • Cardiology (Echocardiography and Electrophysiology)
  • LAM Clinic (University of Cincinnati)

Sample Weekly Schedules

First-Year Weekly Structure

  • Monday: Clinical rotation or Neurocutaneous/Neurodevelopmental Clinic
  • Tuesday: TSC Clinic Meeting; Academic Time
  • Wednesday: TSC Clinic
  • Thursday: TAND Clinic (twice monthly) or Neurocutaneous/Neurodevelopmental Clinic
  • Friday: Clinical rotation or Academic Work

Research Year Weekly Structure

  • Monday: Research
  • Tuesday: TSC Clinic Meeting; Research
  • Wednesday: TSC Clinic
  • Thursday: TAND Clinic (twice monthly) or Research
  • Friday: Research