In 2002, Dr. Renner joined the Department of Neurology faculty, where he currently holds a position as an Associate Professor of Neurology. Dr. Renner is the Director of the Adult Neurology Residency Program, the course director for medical school neurosciences (NEUROSCIENCE), and the course master for medical school clinical neurology (NEURO7020). Dr. Renner is very active in teaching and mentoring, and has given hundreds of lectures to residents and students.
In addition to education, Dr. Renner practices clinical neurology. He started the University of Utah’s first HIV-Neurology clinic, as well as the University of Utah Department of Neurology’s first out-reach clinic at St. John’s Hospital in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He is a vascular neurologist who serves as a member of the Brain Attack team, and continues to work closely with telemedicine for both stroke as well as clinical consultation in Jackson Hole.
Dr. Renner is part of a consortium for providers of neurological care for HIV patients. He conducts clinical research, and is focusing upon demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system in HIV patients. In addition, he is involved in assessing neurological needs in the sub-Saharan African countries of Ghana and Kenya, and are developing a traveling educational didactic curriculum for primary care physicians in these countries.
Dr. Renner is a member of The American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association, American Medical Association, American Stroke Association, Movement Disorder Society, Phi Beta Delta and Phi Sigma Tau. He serves on several committees such as The United States Medical License Examination (USMLE); Task Force Member for the American Academy of Neurology on Evidence Based Medicine; School of Medicine Continuity Medical Education; General Medical Education Committee for Residency; School of Medicine Residency Grievance Committee, - College of Health Curriculum Committee; College of Health Awards Committee; Neurology Resident Selection Committee; Neurology Residency Education Committee; and Second Year Medical School Curriculum Committee.
Dr. Renner has received several awards which include Teacher of the Year Award for the Department of Neurology; James L. Parkin, M.D. Award for Outstanding Clinical Teaching; Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation; Teacher of the Year Nominee from University of Utah Physicians Assistant Program; and the distinguished Early Career Teaching Award from the University of Utah Teaching Committee.
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
University Of Utah Health Care
MEDICAL SCHOOL
University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine - 1997
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Location & Hours
University Of Utah Hospital
50 N Medical Dr, Salt Lake, UT 84132
Specialties Treated
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
Conditions Addressed
Epilepsy
Parkinson's Disease
Ischemic Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Restless Leg Syndrome
Meningitis
Intracranial Injury
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Procedures Performed
Neurological Testing
Lumbar Puncture
Sleep and EEG Testing
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