Training Opportunities
Stroke & Vascular Neurology Fellowship
The University of Florida Department of Neurology is now offering a Stroke and Vascular Neurology Fellowship.
Description of Training
The University of Florida Department of Neurology and the Shands at UF Stroke Program offer a one or two-year fellowship in cerebrovascular disease. Fellows receive intensive clinical research training in ischemic and hemorrhagic cerebrovascular disease.
Core training includes:
- Participation in a hospital clinical trial program encompassing novel cytoprotective, antithrombotic, endovascular treatment, secondary prevention, and hyperactue thrombolytic trials.
- Management of cerebrovascular patients in dedicated Stroke Unit, Neurointensive Care Unit, Emergency Department and outpatient settings.
- Performance/Interpretation of carotid duplex and transcranial Doppler ultrasound leading to qualification for neurosonology certification.
Collaborative research with the University of Florida’s neuroradiology and neurovascular surgery services includes studies of cerebral angioplasty, catheter administered thrombolysis, vascular malformation, carotid endarterectomy and other conditions. Formal didactic teaching provides additional training in neuroepidemiology, outcomes research, clinical trial design, and biostatistics. Ample additional research opportunities are tailored to fellow interest and, in addition to the above, may include studies of:
- Neurobehavioral manifestations of cerebrovascular disease.
- Diffusion/perfusion of MRI and PET assessment of human cerebral ischemia.
- Neuroplasticity and neurorehabilitation.
- Basic science research in stem cell biology, vascular biology, and stroke injury.
The fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive, state-of-the-art clinical and research training and a fully competitive academic background leading to sub-specialty board certification in Vascular Neurology. Completion of the fellowship will prepare the candidate for a successful career in academic medicine (2 year) or private practice (1 year).
Application for fellowship training
The following documents are required:
- Completed application
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- 3 letters of recommendation
Please mail these documents to Jennifer Shipley at:
Department of Neurology
University of Florida College of Medicine
HSC Box 100236
Gainesville, FL 32610-0236
Consideration for an interview will be given following the receipt of application and all required documents. If you would like to obtain more information on any of our programs, please contact Jennifer Shipley (Residency/Fellowship Coordinator) at jennifer.shipley@neurology.ufl.edu.
