Fellowship in Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

1. Must be a diplomat of an American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board.
2. Applicants from specialties directly related to spinal cord injury care are particularly considered, including Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Neurology, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neurological Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery, and Urology.
3. Must hold a medical degree and meet the board certification requirements applicable to the fellowship.
4. Applicants should have the appropriate training and clinical background to provide care for patients with spinal cord injury and disorders.
5. Must submit the required examination score reports and other application documents.

Stanford Medicine Health Care (SHC) is an academic health care system affiliated with Stanford University, providing advanced patient care, medical education, and clinical research. Its rehabilitation programs provide specialized care for patients with complex neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. The Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship is a one-year fellowship that provides comprehensive training in the management of acute and chronic spinal cord injuries and related disorders. Fellows gain experience in inpatient and outpatient care, interdisciplinary rehabilitation, specialized spinal cord injury clinics, clinical education, and research. The program prepares physicians to provide specialized, evidence-based care to individuals with spinal cord injury and develop expertise in rehabilitation medicine.

1. Complete the Spinal Cord Injury Medicine Fellowship application form.
2. Submit the application between April and September.
3. Include three letters of recommendation.
4. Submit a current curriculum vitae, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) score reports, medical school diploma, and personal statement.
5. A photograph may also be included, although it is optional.
6. Fellowship positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
7. Interviews are conducted from August through October.