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Vascular Neurology Fellowship

1-Year ACGME-Accredited Fellowship
Comprehensive stroke center training

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 , to relate well with patients, other physicians, and medical personnel, become accomplished teachers, and adapt self-learning, and whenever applicable, to become successful clinical scientists , mastering the knowledge to practice vascular neurology and Neuro-critical care effectively and independently.

The trainees:

  • 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 professional and have excellent interpersonal relationships with patients, families, and medical personnel
  • to 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

To achieve these goals, 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.

ERAS 2025 Fellowship Application Timeline

Why Memphis?

Downtown memphis image from Mud Island

Memphis is a truly incredible town with so much to offer! Catch dinner at the iconic Majestic Grille before taking in a Grizzlies NBA game at the FedEx Forum. Learn the history of Memphis music at Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Stax Records, and Sun Studio. Soak in the sun at Shelby Farms or the Big River Crossing. Enjoy shopping at our Bass Pro Shop, housed in the tenth-tallest pyramid in the world, then explore the nightlife on historic Beale Street.

But most of all, Memphis is the healthcare hub of the Mid-South's large and diverse population.

Cost of Living

Motovo lists the Memphis cost of living as being "almost 14% lower than the national average." Housing is very affordable, with the median home price significantly lower than in larger metro areas. According to Forbes, the Memphis housing cost is 15% lower than Nashville. We are one of only 9 states without an income tax 

Destination

Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Destinations listed Memphis at #5 for Trending Destinations

Safety

Our UT Health Science Center was named the ninth safest college in America by Alarms.org.

Opportunities

You can find UT Health Science Center faculty, residents, fellows, and staff at:

Memphis is THE place to be!

Apr 2, 2025