Program Overview

Vascular Neurology Fellowship

The University of Tennessee Vascular Neurology Fellowship Training Program is an ACGME accredited, one-year training program that aims to develop neurologists in mastering core competencies related to stroke and become compassionate clinicians. The program focuses on relating well with patients, other physicians, and medical personnel, becoming accomplished teachers, and adapting self-learning. The goal is to master the knowledge to practice vascular neurology and neuro-critical care effectively and independently.

Program Objectives

The trainees will:

• Learn to understand major aspects of stroke and learn to evaluate and treat stroke patients independently in regular and emergency settings
• Know how to act professionally and have excellent interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and medical personnel
• Develop knowledge in medical economics and managed care, including social aspects of medical care, and of end of life issues
• Develop educational skills related to the field of vascular neurology

Program Structure

The program offers a wide variety of experiences and educational conferences in a setting that provides close supervision by faculty, contact with intellectual inquiry, and excellent patient care.

Program Details

• The program is ACGME accredited
• It is a one-year training program
• The program aims to develop neurologists in mastering core competencies related to stroke
• The program focuses on vascular neurology and neuro-critical care

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• Comprehensive stroke center training
• Evaluation and treatment of stroke patients in regular and emergency settings
• Development of knowledge in medical economics and managed care
• Development of educational skills related to the field of vascular neurology

Faculty and Research

• The program is led by experienced faculty members
• Research areas include:
  • Resident Research
  • Research Support
  • Patient Safety/Quality Improvement

Divisions

The program is part of the Department of Neurology, which includes the following divisions:

• Epilepsy
• General Neurology
• Global Neurology
• Headache
• Movement Disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis / Neuroimmunology
• Neurocritical Care
• Neuromuscular / Clinical Neurophysiology
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Stroke/Vascular Neurology

Application and Admission

• Interested applicants should apply through ERAS
• The program follows the ERAS 2026 Fellowship Application Timeline