Neurological Emergencies Fellowship

Intensive training in the acute management of neurovascular conditions and exposure to cutting-edge research in stroke care.

How to apply

Overview

At a glance
  • One-year neurovascular emergencies fellowship through NIH StrokeNet (non-ACGME) and two-year neurocritical care fellowship (ACGME) through the Department of Neurology.
  • Clinical excellence: Fellows will work alongside renowned experts including vascular neurologists and emergency physicians, participating in the management of acute stroke patients across 16 acute care hospitals in the Greater St. Louis and Southern Illinois region.
  • Mentorship opportunities: The Department of Emergency Medicine has four stroke- or neurocritical-trained physicians who will guide you through the training curriculum. In addition, you will have exposure and opportunity to collaborate with faculty in neurology, neurosurgery, radiology, EMS and neurocritical care.
  • Research opportunities: Fellows have the opportunity to engage in impactful stroke research initiatives. The division actively enrolls patients in acute stroke treatment trials, contributing to advancements in stroke therapies and management protocols. Washington University is ranked No. 2 in the US for overall NIH funding dollars.
  • Educational focus: The program emphasizes comprehensive education in neurovascular emergencies. Fellows will develop expertise in both clinical practice and research methodologies, preparing them for leadership roles in academic or clinical settings.
Team collaboration

The fellowship integrates fellows into the Washington University Stroke Team, recognized globally for its pioneering stroke research and clinical outcomes. This multidisciplinary team approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives and enhances collaborative learning.

Training experience

Fellows will:

  • Participate in rotations that involve the administration of reperfusion therapies, such as intravenous TNK and interventional thrombectomy, averaging over 200 acute stroke calls per month
  • Enroll patients in the latest NIH- and industry-sponsored clinical trials
  • Serve as leaders in the Hyperacute Stroke Team (HASTE), providing coverage to the busy Barnes-Jewish Hospital Emergency Department
  • Participate in TeleStroke call for the 16-hospital system

People

Program Director
Peter Panagos, MD

Peter Panagos, MD

Executive Vice Chair for Emergency Medicine; Division Chief for Neurological Emergencies; Director, Neurovascular Emergencies; Co-Director, Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital Stroke Network; Professor, Emergency Medicine; Neurology

Administrative support: Kim Vaninger

Program Manager
Dora Miller, C-TAGME, CHPM