The Department of Neurology offers a one-year Vascular Neurology Fellowship approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This comprehensive program provides training in the inpatient and outpatient management of cerebrovascular disorders under the supervision of internationally renowned faculty with a variety of expertise.  

Training takes place at VCU Medical Center, Virginia’s first certified Comprehensive Stroke Center. An average of 1,000 stroke patients are seen each year, including those with ischemic stroke, TIA, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and other cerebrovascular disorders. Management includes TNK, thrombectomy, and other interventions related to ischemic stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage including hemicraniectomy. Clinical experience includes Neurology Inpatient Stroke Service, Neurology Stroke Alert/Consult Service, Neuroscience ICU, Neurology Outpatient Stroke Clinic, Neurosurgery, Neuroradiology, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation including the Sheltering Arms Institute in collaboration with VCU. 

Strengths of the program include extensive training in stroke neuroimaging, neurocritical care, acute stroke evaluation, assessment for stroke intervention and outpatient stroke prevention, and the recent addition of transcranial doppler training on site. Fellows also have the opportunity to serve as investigators in ongoing clinical research trials, both NIH and industry-sponsored. Fellows also participate in the care of pediatric stroke patients through the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

Completion of the Vascular Neurology Fellowship prepares the candidate for an academic career, and courses in research methodology can be incorporated into the curriculum for those interested.

Click on the link to learn more about the Division of Vascular Neurology and its faculty.

Applicants must have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited neurology or child neurology residency program, an AOA-approved neurology or child neurology residency program, a neurology or child neurology program with ACGME International Advanced Speciality Accreditaion, or a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-accredited or College of Family Physicians of Canada-accredited neurology or child neurology residency program located in Canada. Applicants must also have successfully passed through USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3.

Any applicants unable to begin training by July 1^st of the appointment year must notify the program coordinator and program director before their interview. Approval for off-cycle training will be granted by the GME office on a case by case basis.

Rotations will Include:

• Cerebrovascular Neurology 
• Neurosurgery, including Cerebrovascular/Interventional Neurosurgery 
• Neuroscience ICU 
• Tele-Stroke 
• Outpatient Stroke 
• Rehabilitation 

One fellowship position becomes available beginning July 1 each year. 

The Vascular Neurology fellowship program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), and applications will only be accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) in accordance with the December cycle timeline. 

If you have additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Kelsey Schneider, Fellowship Program Coordinator
Email: Kelsey.Schneider@vcuhealth.org

Warren L. Felton III. MD, Program Director
E-mail: Warren.Feltoniii@vcuhealth.org
Phone: (804) 828-4806

Brooke J. Kubat, MD

2023-2024

Sutter Health

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Ashwini Gadalay, MBBS 

2024-2025 

Centra Health 

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Hiba Alam, MD

2018-2019

Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center