Vascular Neurology Fellowship
The University of Tennessee Vascular Neurology Fellowship Training Program is an ACGME accredited, one-year training program that aims to develop neurologists in mastering core competencies related to stroke and become compassionate clinicians , to relate well with patients, other physicians, and medical personnel, become accomplished teachers, and adapt self-learning, and whenever applicable, to become successful clinical scientists , mastering the knowledge to practice vascular neurology and Neuro-critical care effectively and independently.
The trainees:
- learn to understand major aspects of stroke and learn to evaluate and treat stroke patients independently in regular and emergency settings
- know how to act professional and have excellent interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and medical personnel
- to develop knowledge in medical economics and managed care, including social aspects of medical care, and of end of life issues, develop educational skills related to the field of vascular neurology
To achieve these goals, the program offers a wide variety of experiences and educational conferences in a setting that provides close supervision by faculty contact with intellectual inquiry and excellent patient care.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply through ERAS.
Why Memphis?
Memphis... Home of the Blues... Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll... Barbecue Pork Capital
of the World. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is a:
- Sports town (Grizzlies, Tigers, Redbirds, FedEx St. Jude Invitational, and Memphis 901 FC)
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- Outdoor town (Shelby Farms, Memphis Zoo, Big River Crossing)
- Music town (Elvis Presley's Graceland, Stax Records, Blues Hall of Fame)
- Art town (Go South Main, Broad Avenue Arts District, River Arts Fest)
Memphis is also the healthcare hub of the Mid-South. UTHSC faculty, residents, fellows, and staff can be found at:
- two phenomenal children hospitals (Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)
- one of the busiest trauma centers in the country (Regional One Health)
- a top-ten ranked cardiac surgery hospital (Baptist Memorial Hospital)
- a hospital with a state-of-the-art transplant institute (Methodist University Hospital)
- a hospital that serves almost 200,000 veterans a year from 53 different counties in the area (Memphis VA Medical Center)
There's no better time than now to choose Memphis!