The Department of Neurology was established in the summer of 2008 as part of the new FIU College of Medicine.

Vision: To be one of the most recognized and outstanding academic departments of Neurology in the region and to establish a center of excellence in neurology, research, and clinical education.

Mission:

• To improve and provide the optimal quality of care available to our local community members
• To provide an excellent environment for undergraduate medical education
• To pursue graduate medical education in the field of neurology
• To provide an environment of continues medical education

The mission will be accomplished by:

• Providing the highest level of training and education to our medical students.
• Providing the basic understanding of the neurology specialty.
• Encouraging medical students to understand the importance of research in neurology.
• Developing the Neurology Department at JNMC and at other sites in the area into academic community base center for residency training.
• Recruiting the best faculty and supporting them in their pursuit of excellence in patient care, research, medical education, and technology.