Headache Medicine Fellowship | Cleveland Clinic

Overview

The UCNS-accredited, one-year Headache Medicine Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic offers advanced training in the diagnosis and management of complex headache and facial pain disorders. The fellowship provides three positions annually and is housed within the Section of Headache and Facial Pain, which manages over 20,000 patient visits each year.

Fellows join a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychologists, and advanced practice providers focused on delivering collaborative, patient-centered care for conditions such as migraine, cluster headaches, trigeminal neuralgia, analgesic overuse headache, and status migrainosus.

Program Highlights

Fellows receive in-depth clinical training and hands-on procedural experience, including:

Diagnosis and treatment of adult and pediatric headache disorders
Mastery of Botox, occipital nerve blocks, sphenopalatine ganglion blocks, and trigger point injections
Management of refractory conditions via a 9-chair infusion suite
Optional electives in pain management, neuro-ophthalmology, sports concussion, neurosurgery, pain psychology, physical therapy, neuro-otology, and more
Protected time for research planning and execution, with mentorship from experienced faculty
Opportunities to participate in NIH-funded studies, clinical trials, and investigator-initiated research

The program places strong emphasis on mentorship, research, and the development of skills necessary for a successful career in headache medicine.

Program Leadership

Program Director
Aarushi Suneja, MD

Associate Program Director
Daniel Feldman, MD

Program Coordinator
Alicia Coleman
colemaa5@ccf.org

Application Process

The fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Eligibility

Applicants must be board-eligible and have completed an ACGME-accredited or RCPSC-accredited residency program in one of the following specialties:

Adult Neurology
Child Neurology
Internal Medicine
Family Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Psychiatry

International Medical Graduates must hold a current, valid ECFMG certificate at the time of application.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit the following documents via email directly to the Program Coordinator:

Fellowship Application
Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
Three letters of recommendation, including one from your residency or program director
USMLE/COMLEX Score Reports
Residency Diploma
Medical School Diploma
Certified copy of current valid ECFMG certificate (applicable for International Medical Graduates only)

Visa Sponsorship

Cleveland Clinic supports H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship for qualified applicants.

Salary & Benefits

Explore a detailed overview of trainee compensation and benefits on the Cleveland Clinic Graduate Medical Education website. Discover resources to help you thrive both personally and professionally during your training.