Vascular Neurology Fellowship

Overview

The George Washington University, in collaboration with the Virginia Hospital Center, offers a one-year vascular neurology fellowship program with the option to complete an additional two-year endovascular neurosurgery fellowship. Our goal is to train highly skilled, professional and compassionate specialists in vascular neurology. Our program has a strong clinical focus with an understanding of the importance of engaging in research to better the lives of the patients in our community, as well as regionally and nationally. We place a strong emphasis on practicing evidence-based medicine but holistically applying the knowledge to the needs of the individual.

Application Process

We currently have an open position starting July 1, 2021 for a one year vascular neurology fellowship. We are ACGME accredited  (1881018801) and for a position starting July 1, 2022 please apply through ERAS.  We plan to offer interviews in mid-February 2021 with an interview day in early March 2021.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Vascular Neurology Fellowship, you must:

• be a graduate of any LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) or AOA (American Osteopathic Association) accredited medical school, or an international medical graduate who holds a valid ECFMG (Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certificate. International medical graduates must have one of the following: 

  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Permanent legal residency status (i.e. green card)

• be in good standing with, and anticipated completion of, an ACGME accredited Adult Neurology Residency 

• be eligible for board certification in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 

• be eligible to obtain a full, unrestricted license to practice neurology in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia 

Application 

Applications will be accepted and reviewed via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program participates through the NRMP Vascular Neurology Match Process

Application Requirements:

• 3 Letter of Recommendation
• Medical School Transcript 
• Copy of Medical School Diploma 
• Copy of Medical Education Exam Scores (National Boards, FLEX, ECFMG exam and valid exam and valid certificate, FMGEMS, USMLE, COMLEX)
• Personal Statement

Timeline for Application, Interview, and Selection Process

Curriculum 

13 (4-week) Block Rotations

Inpatient Stoke Wards at GWU and VHC (5 blocks)- Fellows are responsible in providing clinical care for the inpatient stroke and consultation service. The fellow is expected to lead formal rounds and provide education and oversight for the rotating residents and medical students. Home-call, similar to the call taken by the attendings, is expected during the inpatient stroke ward months. The fellow is expected to round and cover two weekends during each block.

Neuro-IR at GWU and/or VHC (1 block)- Fellows have an opportunity to work in the neuroendovascular suite. If the fellow intends to pursue an neuroendovascular surgical fellowship after completion of the vascular neurology fellowship then competency and completion of a minimum of 100 diagnostic cerebral angiograms is expected. No call or weekend coverage is expected.

Inpatient Acute Rehab at GWU (1 block)- Fellows are expected to learn the basics in acute stroke recovery. No call or weekend coverage is expected.

Outpatient Stroke at GWU (4 blocks)- Fellows are responsible for evaluating and managing patients with stroke in the outpatient setting including transitions clinic, second opinions/consultations, and chronic care. No call or weekend coverage is expected.

Research (1 block)- Fellows are expected to serve as a sub-PI for all clinical trials and screen and enroll patients during business hours. Additionally, the fellow is expected to engage in an independent scholarly project. No call or weekend coverage is expected.

Conferences- the fellow is expected to attend the Neurovascular Ultrasound Course at Wake Forest as well as the International Stroke Conference.

Vacation (1 block)- 4 weeks of vacation per year.

Example Schedule

Core Faculty

	Zurab Nadareishvili, MD, PhD Virginia Hospital Center Associate Professor of Neurology Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program Director Stroke Director- Virginia Hospital Center
	Kathleen Burger, DO The George Washington University Associate Professor of Neurology Stroke Director- George Washington University Hospital
	Soha Sadeghikhah, MD The George Washington University Assistant Professor of Neurology
	Benny Kim, MD Virginia Hospital Center Assistant Professor of Neurology Interventional Neurologist- Virginia Hospital Center
	John Rothrock, MD George Washington University Professor of Neurology Vice Chair in the Department of Neurology
	Mark D. Baker, MD George Washington University Assistant Professor of Neurology

Questions

For questions, please contact the fellowship coordinator, Christiana Asante at casante@mfa.gwu.edu, or (202) 655-5887.