Stroke
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Fellowship Title: |
Stroke |
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Division: |
Neurology |
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Fellowship Type: |
Clinical and research |
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Supervisor: |
Dr. Phavalan Rajendram |
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Duration: |
1-2 Years |
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Application Open Date: |
September 1, 2022 |
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Anticipated Start Date(s): |
July 1, 2024 (Alternatively September 1, 2024) |
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Number of position(s) per year: |
2 (dependent on funding) |
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Description: |
Stroke-Neurovascular Fellowship Opportunity University Health Network Stroke Program The University Health Network (UHN) Stroke Program is offering one funded Stroke-Neurovascular fellowship position. UHN is a multi-site academic teaching hospital network, that houses one of Ontario’s Regional Stroke Centres at the Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) site. We provide comprehensive clinical stroke care, including hyperacute care with thrombolysis and endovascular thrombectomy, inpatient stroke unit care, and specialized Stroke Prevention Services. We also have an active clinical stroke research program with participation in many national and international clinical trials in acute stroke and secondary stroke prevention therapy. Our Team includes six stroke neurologists, five nurse practitioners and one stroke-clinic nurse. There is strong clinical and research collaboration with Interventional Neuroradiology, Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Vascular Neurosurgery. Our Neurovascular Unit (NVU), a provincially-designated stroke unit, is a 20-bed ward that includes Level 2 (high-acuity) and regular ward care for patients with stroke and other neurovascular conditions. It is managed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of stroke neurologists, vascular neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, nurse practitioners, and a dedicated interprofessional allied health team, as well as medical students, residents, and fellows. We have specialized outpatient services. Our TIA and Minor Stroke Unit (TAMS) is a dedicated 7-day a week rapid assessment day-unit designed to provide access to same-day clinical evaluation, investigations, and allied health assessment for patients with high-risk TIA and minor stroke. Other stroke prevention services include the Stroke Prevention Clinic for secondary stroke prevention (~3,000 visits a year), and subspecialized, multidisciplinary outpatient care including: Stroke in Young Adults (SiYA) Program, Combined CNS Vasculitis Clinic, Stroke in Women Clinic, the Pediatric Transition in Stroke Clinic, Adult Moyamoya Clinic, and the Neurovascular Clinic. FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: We offer 1-year clinical (Stroke Expert) and 2-year combined clinical and research (Stroke Scholar) fellowships that align with the National Stroke Fellowship of the Canadian Stroke Consortium (CSC). Certification will be granted nationally through the CSC and through the University of Toronto upon successful completion of the fellowship. Clinical care: Fellows in our UHN-TWH Stroke-Neurovascular Fellowship Program will participate in the emergency assessment and treatment of patients with acute stroke and TIA, in inpatient stroke management, in outpatient care in the Stroke Prevention Clinic and in subspecialized Stroke/Neurovascular clinics of interest. There are also opportunities for participation in electives provided across the stroke care spectrum such as in Thrombosis, Stroke Rehabilitation, and Pediatric Stroke. Education: Fellows will participate in educational rounds including local Neurovascular radiology rounds, Neurovascular journal club, city-wide Neurovascular rounds, and daily multidisciplinary clinical stroke rounds on the Neurovascular Unit. Fellows will present at the National CSC Stroke Fellow Rounds with opportunities to participate in other national educational activities. Research: There is protected time for at least one major scholarly project. Fellows also participate in recruitment for clinical research trials. Pursuit of further graduate work can be accommodated during the two-year Stroke Scholar fellowship. The unique variety of multidisciplinary subspecialty neurovascular clinics and availability of highly advanced imaging techniques at UHN creates ample research opportunity. FUNDING: Support has been made available through the UHN Stroke Program. Sponsored trainees are also welcomed to apply. WHO CAN APPLY: Fellowship positions are available for physicians with Neurology or General Internal Medicine certification. If you are interested in joining our Team for this fellowship opportunity, please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the program and your clinical and research experience to: Dr. Joanna Schaafsma, |
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Contact Name: |
Joanna Schaafsma |
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Role: |
Fellowship Supervisor |
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Telephone: |
416-603-8300 ext 5055 |
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E-mail: |
joanna.schaafsma@uhn.ca |