Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program Details
Our 1 year ACGME-Accredited Vascular Neurology Fellowship offers one position per year with a second position for our 4-year combined fellowship program consisting of 1 year Vascular Neurology, 2 years Neurocritical Care and 1 year in Interventional Neurology.
Program Mission and Goals
Our mission is to provide outstanding clinical and research training in stroke medicine, preparing our graduates for independent practice in this demanding subspecialty. The primary goal of our fellowship program is to ensure that our trainees are equipped to deliver high-quality clinical care and assessment to patients with a comprehensive range of cerebrovascular disorders across emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
Throughout their training, fellows will cultivate expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, management, counseling, and prevention of stroke. A key focus of the program is to develop proficiency in managing critically-ill neurological patients, including those with complex conditions such as intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and other neurovascular emergencies. Fellows will learn to lead and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams dedicated to the holistic care of stroke patients. Furthermore, the curriculum is designed to ensure proficiency in ordering and interpreting a variety of laboratory and advanced neuroimaging tests. Ultimately, our program is committed to helping fellows cultivate the necessary skills to pursue a successful and impactful academic career in the field of stroke and cerebrovascular disorders.
Curriculum and Rotations
Our curriculum offers a balanced and robust training experience, with a strong emphasis on hands-on clinical learning. The 12-month program is structured into block rotations that provide in-depth exposure to all facets of vascular neurology.
- 29 weeks Stroke
- 1 weeks NCC
- 1 week Annual Conference (ISC)
- 4 weeks Vacation
- 2 weeks Rehab
- 2 weeks Neuroradiology
- 2 weeks Neurointervention
- 2 weeks Elective
Research
Our fellowship program offers a rich environment for scholarly activity, strongly encouraging fellows to engage in the full spectrum of academic research. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of ongoing clinical trials and research projects under the guidance of our expert faculty. We also empower our trainees to initiate new research projects, providing dedicated mentorship to help bring their ideas to fruition. To foster academic growth and dissemination of knowledge, fellows are supported in presenting their research findings at national and international conferences, such as the International Stroke Conference, and in publishing their work in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
Didactics and Conferences
Our program includes a robust didactic curriculum to supplement clinical training. Fellows will have protected time to attend a variety of weekly conferences, including:
- Vascular Neurology Didactic Lecture Series
- Weekly Case Conferences
- Journal Club
- Neuroimaging Rounds
- Morbidity and Mortality Conference
- Grand Rounds
Our Faculty
Our faculty includes board-certified vascular neurologists, neurointensivists, and researchers who are leaders in the field. They are dedicated to providing exceptional mentorship and training to our fellows.
Teaching Opportunities
Our fellowship program provides a rich and dynamic educational environment with abundant opportunities for fellows to develop their teaching skills. Situated at the same academic center as the Adult Neurology Residency Program, our fellows are integral to the training of the next generation of neurologists. They have the chance to mentor and instruct a diverse group of learners, including preliminary and internal medicine residents rotating through neurology in their first year. Furthermore, our fellows engage with medical students from the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and other affiliated institutions, allowing them to refine their educational techniques and contribute to the growth of future physicians.