Fellowship in Vascular Neurology

• Applicants must have completed an MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency Program is required before starting the fellowship.
• Candidates must be eligible for American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification in Neurology.
• Applicants must fulfill all University of Illinois Chicago Graduate Medical Education (GME) requirements for fellowship appointment.
• Candidates should have a strong interest in stroke medicine, cerebrovascular disorders, acute stroke management, and neurovascular care.
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must meet applicable U.S. medical licensing, certification, and GME eligibility requirements.
• Applicants should be prepared to participate in clinical training, stroke services, research activities, and multidisciplinary patient care.

The Vascular Neurology Fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago is a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship program designed to provide advanced training in the evaluation, treatment, and prevention of cerebrovascular diseases, including ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and other neurovascular disorders. The fellowship offers extensive clinical exposure to complex stroke cases through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of stroke neurologists, neurointensivists, neuroradiologists, neurointerventionalists, and neurosurgeons. Fellows receive specialized training in acute stroke management, advanced neuroimaging, neurointerventional procedures, neurosonology, telestroke services, neurorehabilitation, and longitudinal outpatient stroke care. As part of a comprehensive stroke center, the program also provides opportunities to participate in clinical trials, quality improvement initiatives, educational activities, and research projects, preparing fellows for independent clinical practice and leadership roles in vascular neurology.

1. Check Eligibility

• Applicants must ensure completion of the required medical degree and Neurology Residency training requirements.

1. Submit Application Through ERAS

• Applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) as part of the fellowship application process.
• Required application materials generally include:
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation
• Medical education and residency training documents

1. Register for NRMP Fellowship Match

• The Vascular Neurology Fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match process.
• Applicants must complete NRMP registration separately to participate in the Match.

1. Application Review

• The fellowship committee reviews applications based on:
• Neurology training background
• Clinical experience
• Academic achievements
• Interest in vascular neurology and stroke care

1. Interview Process

• Selected applicants are invited for interviews with fellowship faculty members.
• Interviews assess the applicant’s clinical interests, career goals, and suitability for advanced vascular neurology training.

1. Selection and Appointment

• Final candidates are selected through the Match process.
• Selected fellows must complete UIC GME requirements before beginning fellowship training.