Headache Medicine Fellowship

University of Washington Medical Center

This is a one-year UCNS accredited clinical fellowship focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of complex headache disorders. The fellowship will include evaluation of difficult and unusual headache in an outpatient setting, as well as development of an inpatient program for refractory headache. Research time during the fellowship is offered to encourage development of a clinical research project or participation in Headache Center clinical trials. The fellowship will support attendance at two major American headache Society meetings.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum requirements for eligibility

1. The fellow must possess a current valid and unrestricted license to
   practice medicine in the United States or its territories or Canada.
2. Applicants must be certified by an American Board of Medical Specialties
   (ABMS) certifying board or possess equivalent certification by the Royal
   College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) or the American
   Osteopathic Association (AOA).
3. Applicants applying under the internationally trained faculty pathway must
   have a medical diploma from an institution registered in the World
   Directory of Medical Schools.
4. Applicants applying under the internationally trained faculty pathway must
   be certified in their primary specialty by a competent medical board. Such
   a board may include, a) an applicable board of the European Union of
   Medical Specialties (EUMS), or b) the medical board of the applicant’s
   country of origin, such board to be approved by the Certification Council.
5. Applicants must hold a current, active, valid, unrestricted, and unqualified
   license to practice medicine in at least one jurisdiction in the United States,
   its territories, or Canada, and in each jurisdiction in which they practice
   (Applicants applying under the internationally trained faculty pathway for
   UCNS subspecialty certification must hold a valid license to practice
   medicine in the United States, its territories and possessions, or Canada.)

How to Apply

We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applications
are submitted through Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS)
December cycle. Applicants should gather the necessary documents, including
their CV, personal statement, recommendation letters, and transcripts for use in
The NRMP Match.
Please also send your application materials to neurofellowship@uw.edu.
Application materials

1. Current CV
2. 3 Letters of Recommendation
3. Personal Statement
4. USMLE/COMLEX Scores (1, 2, & 3)
5. ECFMG certification (if applicable)
6. Medical School Diploma

Fellowship Application Status

We are not currently accepting applications for the 2025-2026 academic year
fellowship.
Please contact the fellowship coordinator, neurofellowship@uw.edu, with any
questions

Diversity Statement

The UW Neurology Department is committed to recruiting, training and promoting
a diverse community of scholars. We welcome diverse individuals and are
committed to including residents and faculty of diverse race, ethnicity, gender,
and sexual orientation. We believe that diversity and inclusion are crucial
components in providing both excellent patient care and an excellent learning
environment.

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