Fellowship in Headache Medicine

1. Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree.
2. Completion of the required prior Neurology residency training before starting the fellowship.
3. Meet Cedars-Sinai Graduate Medical Education eligibility requirements for fellowship applicants.
4. International medical graduates must meet Cedars-Sinai requirements, including graduation from a medical school listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and the applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certification or United States medical licensure requirements.
5. Meet applicable California medical licensing and institutional credentialing requirements.
6. Demonstrated clinical or academic interest in headache medicine and the evaluation and management of headache disorders.

The Headache Medicine Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center provides advanced subspecialty training in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with complex headache and facial pain disorders. The fellowship offers focused clinical exposure to a broad range of headache conditions and provides opportunities to develop expertise in comprehensive medical and procedural treatment approaches. Fellows also participate in academic and clinical activities within the Neurology and Neurosciences programs, with exposure to multidisciplinary care and research related to headache disorders. Cedars-Sinai officially lists Headache Medicine Fellowship among its Neurosciences training programs.

1. Complete the required medical degree and Neurology residency training.
2. Prepare the required application documents, such as a curriculum vitae, personal statement, educational records, and recommendation letters.
3. Submit the fellowship application through the application process specified by Cedars-Sinai.
4. The program reviews applicants based on their clinical training, academic background, and suitability for advanced headache medicine training.
5. Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview.
6. Selected candidates complete Cedars-Sinai credentialing, medical licensing, and Graduate Medical Education onboarding requirements before beginning the fellowship.