Overview
The Cleveland Clinic Hospital Neurology Fellowship is a one-year program accredited by the Neurohospitalist Society (NHS). Our mission is to train expert neurohospitalists through rigorous clinical experience, innovative research, and compassionate care.
The program prepares fellows to:
- Manage complex neurological conditions
- Lead quality improvement initiatives
- Contribute to academic medicine
- Thrive in diverse healthcare environments
Fellows rotate across main campus and regional hospitals in settings including acute stroke, epilepsy, neurocritical care, neuroinfectious disease, and teleneurology. With a focus on semi-independent practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, fellows receive protected education time, mentorship, and elective opportunities to customize their training. The program also emphasizes wellness and professional growth to develop well-rounded physician leaders.
Program Details
The fellowship is designed to prepare physicians for academic careers and leadership roles in clinical neurohospitalist programs.
Core Rotations Include:
- Acute stroke consultation
- Epilepsy consultation
- Neurocritical care
- Teleneurology & telestroke
Additional Training Highlights:
- Semi-independent leadership on general neurology and consultation services
- Two months of protected time for quality improvement/safety education
- Mentored QI project
- Training to improve patient experience, length of stay, HCAHPS, and readmission rates
- Two elective months with options in:
- Headache
- Neuroimmunology
- Neuromuscular disorders
- EEG
- Neuroinfectious disease
- Bioethics
Program Leadership
Mary Alissa Willis, MD
Program Director
Alicia Coleman
Program Coordinator
colemaa5@ccf.org
How to Apply
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed a residency program and be able to get an Ohio medical license.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents via email directly to the Program Coordinator:
- Application Form
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement.
- 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).
International Medical Graduates must hold a current, valid ECFMG certificate at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship
Cleveland Clinic supports H-1B and J-1 visa sponsorship for qualified applicants.
Salary & Benefits
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