Clinical Neuroscience Scholar Academy 

Clinical Neuroscience Scholar Academy is a one‑week program designed to introduce motivated college students to the breadth, depth, and human impact of modern neurosciences. Through structured shadowing, interactions with residents and advanced practice providers, and small‑group teaching, participants gain firsthand exposure to the clinical, surgical, diagnostic, and scientific foundations that shape contemporary care for patients with neurological disease. 

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Timeframe: July 20-24, 2026

Purpose

The program aims to:

• Inspire early interest in neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuropathology and anesthesia.
• Provide an authentic clinical exposure across multiple subspecialties
• Introduce students to the multidisciplinary ecosystem that supports patient care
• Cultivate curiosity, professionalism, and foundational clinical reasoning skills
• Offer mentorship and career guidance from physicians, residents and scientists.

Program Components

1. Neurosurgery in the Operating Room
2. Neurosurgery Outpatient Clinic
3. Neurology Clinic
4. Neuroradiology
5. Neuropathology
6. Clinical Neuroscience Research

Educational Enhancements

• Debriefs with faculty and residents
• Career panels and Q&A sessions
• Small group discussion and reflections on experience

Outcome

By the end of the week, students leave with:

• A multidimensional understanding of clinical neurosciences
• Exposure to real patient care across the full diagnostic and treatment pathway
• Mentorship connections with clinicians and trainees
• Greater clarity about potential careers in neurology, neurosurgery, radiology or neuroscience research

Schedule

Faculty

Neurosurgery Didactic: Department of Neurosurgery (grand rounds, spine conference, vascular conference and oncology conference
General Neurosurgery Clinic: Prak Sampath, MD
Neurosurgery Operative Experience: Clark Chen, MD PhD
Spine Neurosurgery Clinic: Adetokunbo Oyelese, MD
Neuroradiology: Glenn Tung, MD
Career in Medicine: Clark Chen, MD PhD
Neuropathology: Michael Punsoni, MD
Anesthesia: Alexander Cohen, MD
Career Discussion and Debrief: Clark Chen, MD PhD

Application Requirements

Students interested in the Clinical Neuroscience Scholar are invited to submit a brief application that helps us understand their interests, background, and motivation for participating. The application includes three components:

• One-Paragraph Personal Statement - A concise paragraph (150-200 words) describing your interest in clinical neurosciences, what you hope to gain from the program, and how this experience aligns with your academic or career goals.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) - A current CV outlining academic history, relevant coursework, extracurricular involvement, and research experience (if any), volunteer activities, and other experiences that reflect your curiosity and commitment to learning.
• Two Letters of Reference - Two letters from professors, mentors, supervisors, or advisors who can comment on your character, work ethic, and potential to benefit from an immersive clinical experience. Letters may be submitted directly by the references.

Submission and Deadline

All application materials should be submitted electronically as a single PDF packet (with letters sent separately if needed). Applications are due by: Friday, May 29, 2026.

Please submit your application to Elisabeth Pellegrino, the program administrator, at: Elisabeth.Pellegrino@brownhealth.org. Applicants will be notified of decisions approximately 3 weeks after the deadline.