Vascular Neurology Fellowship

The Vascular Neurology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program that provides advanced training in stroke and cerebrovascular care. Fellows will have the opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and critical care settings while managing both acute and long-term vascular conditions. The program prioritizes the development of expertise through clinical care, research, education, and quality improvement initiatives.

Jefferson is a nationally recognized academic health system and a Joint Commission-certified comprehensive stroke center, honored by the American Heart Association for excellence in stroke care. Jefferson University Hospital is a 951-bed tertiary care facility featuring 52 neurointensive care beds, which include a dedicated 26-bed Neurointensive Care Unit and a 22-bed Acute Stroke Unit. The Center City campus alone handles approximately 800 stroke admissions annually, while nearly 5,000 stroke patients are admitted across all Jefferson hospital locations. Jefferson serves as a major regional referral center for patients with complex strokes and those requiring critical care in neurology and neurosurgery.