Application Process

Please send the following documents to our program manager, David Ward.

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (including one from residency program director)

Candidate Eligibility Requirements

Eligible candidates shall have completed an ACGME residency in neurology, psychiatry, internal medicine, or family medicine. Additionally, candidates shall have passed all steps of the USMLE or COMLEX exams or have the ability to pass all steps prior to the start of fellowship. Please reference the West Virginia University School of Medicine eligibility policy at the link below.

https://medicine.wvu.edu/media/373498/criteria-for-appointment_updated-202602.pdf

Please note the WV SOM only sponsors J1 visas for residents and fellows. Other visa types including H1B are not eligible for sponsorship.

Headache Fellowship Program Manager

For information regarding fellowship benefits, please refer to the benefits section under Neurology Residency Training.  All benefits received by residents are applicable to fellows with the exception of travel allowance which is determined by individual fellowship programs.