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Rochester Multiple Sclerosis Center

Steven Schwid, M.D.

585-275-7845

Current Titles and Roles

Associate Chair for Clinical Research
Associate Professor of Neurology, Neuroimmunology Unit
Co-Director of the Rochester Multiple Sclerosis Center
Associate Director of the Clinical Trials Coordination Center

Degrees, Certifications, and Licenses

  • B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1986
  • M.D., University of Wisconsin, Medical School, 1990
  • Internship, University of Rochester Primary Care Program in Internal Medicine, 1991
  • Residency, Neurology, University of Rochester, 1994
  • Fellowship, Neuroimmunology and the Experimental Therapeutics of Neurological Disorders, University of Rochester, 1994 - 1996
  • Certification, National Board of Medical Examiners, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • License, New York State

Clinical Specialties

Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis

Highlights

Professional Memberships:

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • American Society for Experimental Neurotherapeutics
  • Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
  • Movement Disorders Society
  • Multiple Sclerosis Section, American Academy of Neurology
  • Parkinson Study Group
  • Society for Clinical Trials
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials of New Drugs in MS
  • National Multiple Sclerosis Society Medical Advisory Board
  • Sylvia Lawry Centre for Multiple Sclerosis Research Clinical Research Working Group

Research

  • Experimental therapeutics of symptomatic treatments for multiple sclerosis
  • Pathophysiology and measurement of motor dysfunction, fatigue, and cognitive impairment in central nervous system disorders

Academic Activity

  • Lecturer, Clinical Neurology Lecture Series (3 - 4 lectures per year)
  • Preceptor, Neurology Resident Outpatient Clinic (1 clinic per month)
  • Attending, Inpatient Neurology Teaching Service (2-4 weeks per year, 2 didactic sessions per week while on service)