Fellowship in Headache Medicine

1. Hold a medical degree.
2. Complete residency training in Neurology, Child Neurology, Internal Medicine, or another eligible specialty.
3. Have residency training accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
4. Be board-certified or eligible for certification in a primary specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
5. Hold a current, valid, unrestricted medical license to practice in the United States, its territories, or Canada.
6. Submit a personal statement and curriculum vitae.
7. Arrange three letters of recommendation; these may be submitted after the initial application.

The Headache Medicine Fellowship is offered by the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. This one-year clinical program provides advanced training in diagnosing and managing migraine, cluster headaches, facial pain, post-traumatic headaches, and other complex headache disorders. Fellows gain experience in outpatient consultations, inpatient care, infusion services, nerve blocks, botulinum toxin procedures, and other treatment approaches. The program also offers opportunities for clinical research, interdisciplinary electives, teaching, and academic presentations.

1. Applicants should prepare a personal statement explaining their interest in headache medicine and a current curriculum vitae.
2. Three letters of recommendation are required. These letters may be submitted after the initial application.
3. Applicants must meet the medical licensing and residency training requirements before entering the fellowship.
4. All application documents should be sent by email to headachefellowship@yale.edu.
5. Applicants should contact the fellowship coordinator.