International Stroke Research Fellowship

The Department of Neurology at The Medical University of South Carolina offers a one or two year international stroke research fellowship in the Stroke Neurology Division and The Comprehensive Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center. The fellowship aims to provide one year of training in both clinic (observation only) and research to a neurologist or stroke neurologist who resides outside of the USA. We especially welcome applicants from developing countries.

The MUSC Stroke Faculty (both clinical and research faulty) includes world-renowned vascular neurologists, neurointensivists, neurointerventionalists, neurosurgeons, emergency physicians, stroke epidemiologists, and stroke recovery scientists. The MUSC Stroke Center is a major stroke tertiary referral center for the State of South Carolina and is also the hub of a 14 site state-wide tele-stroke network. The Extramural funding to the Stroke Neurology Division has exceeded $32 million from 2008 to 2012.

The international stroke research fellowship provides research training with cutting edge research opportunities in various stroke topics (see below). In addition, the fellow also has opportunities to attend weekly stroke case conferences, weekly neuroscience grand rounds and monthly stroke journal club, etc. Clinical observation opportunities can be incorporated into training as well. A certificate of fellowship will be granted upon successful completion of training. The potential candidate also has an option to enroll into a one year Master Degree of Clinical Research (MSCR) program.

The international stroke research fellowship offers opportunities for clinical, epidemiological, and recovery research. The potential fellow will participate in research projects with one or several stroke faculty. Areas of active training topics include, but not limited to:

Curriculum

View sample curriculum.

Fellowship Application Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Two letters of recommendation.
  • Personal statement describing your background and training plan.
  • Evidence of funding support for the fellowship.
  • An in-person interview or an online video/web camera interview will be conducted to assess the candidate’s English language proficiency. Candidate must meet J-1 Exchange Visitor English Proficiency Policy prior to acceptance to this program.

Contact

Please contact Jerri O'Banner (843-792-0078) or Dr. Wayne Feng for further information about the stroke fellowship.

Wuwei (Wayne) Feng M.D., MS, FANA, FAHA
Associate Professor
Director, ACGME Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program
Director, International Stroke Fellowship Program
Director, Post- Stroke Spasticity Clinic
Department of Neurology
Medical University of South Carolina Stroke Center

Associate Professor
Department of Health Science & Research
The Center of Rehabilitation Research in Neurological Conditions

843-792-3020
843-792-2484
feng@musc.edu