Welcome

"Welcome to the Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program at The University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center! Our program offers an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in comprehensive training that spans clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and collaborative patient care. As a fellow in our program, you'll be joining a team of passionate experts committed to making a lasting impact on the field of vascular neurology. Our distinguished faculty, including neurologists, neurointerventionalists, neurosurgeons, and neurointensivists, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to provide you with a robust learning environment. With our state-of-the-art facilities and by being the largest and primary referral comprehensive stroke center in the state, you'll have access to a diverse and challenging patient population that will enhance your clinical skills. From acute stroke services to telestroke consultations, you'll gain hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of cerebrovascular conditions. Furthermore, our program values the fusion of research and patient care. You'll have the opportunity to engage in impactful research projects under the mentorship of our accomplished faculty. Whether you're interested in clinical trials, epidemiology, neuroimaging, neuromodulation or other areas of investigation, our program provides the resources and support to nurture your intellectual curiosity. We look forward to embarking on this journey with you, as we strive to elevate stroke care and contribute to the future of vascular neurology.

Evgeny Sidorov, MD, PhD
Program Director

The University of Oklahoma Vascular Neurology fellowship is a one-year ACGME-accredited program. We aim to provide high quality training in clinical diagnosis and management of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. We're eager to embark on this journey alongside you, guiding you through a comprehensive fellowship that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and connections to excel in the realm of vascular neurology. You'll find yourself immersed in a dynamic curriculum that combines intensive clinical training with exploration of stroke research. Our curriculum includes the following core modules:

• Inpatient
• Telestroke
• Neurocritical care
• Endovascular Neurointervention
• Neuroradiology
• Neurorehabilitation
• Research

We're committed to nurturing your clinical and research interests. As a fellow, you'll have the chance to actively participate in ongoing research studies, collaborate with leading researchers in the field, and contribute to innovative projects that push the boundaries of stroke care. Through interactive conferences, case discussions, and multidisciplinary meetings, you'll engage with professionals from various domains, enriching your learning experience and expanding your network.

The following key didactics are embedded in the curriculum

• Stroke Quality meeting
• Stroke Skill session
• Morbidity and Mortality Quality Improvement (MMQI)
• Stroke Case Review meeting
• Inpatient Neurology Inderdisciplinary meeting
• Neurovascular Interdisciplinary meeting
• Telestroke multicenter meeting

At the heart of our program is a thriving community of experts, collaborators, and mentors who are passionate training future vascular neurologist aiming to advance stroke care.

Faddi Saleh Velez, MD
Associate Program Director