Neurohospitalist Fellowship

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Program Director: Richard Hughes, MD

Associate Program Director: Karen Orjuela, MD

Description

The Neurohospitalist Division at University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Center has a long and continuous history of innovation in education, clinical excellence and research. Our program provides exposure to a wide range of patients at University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and our affiliate Telehealth/Telestroke sites in Colorado. We are part of the Hospital Medicine Group which fosters a comprehensive hospital medicine program that promotes education in quality and systems leaderships.

Innovative Program

The clinical training in the general neurology and vascular neurology primary and consult services combine the neurological method with hospital medicine; with emphasis on quality and systems of health care, clinical research and education. There are three established areas of emphasis according to the fellow’s interest, in addition to the required training in general and vascular neurology.

Track 1:

Encompasses in-depth rotations with UCH experts in neuroimmunology, neuroinfectious diseases, neurooncology, neuroradiology, neurophysiology, telehealth, palliative care/chronic pain management and neurocritical care.

Track 2:

Is a non-clinical elective that includes quality and safety, business of medicine/health care economics, career development, clinical operations and leadership.

Track 3:

Includes an elective in clinical research and education, providing the fellow with the tools to succeed in academic medicine, as researcher or medical educator in neurohospitalist medicine.

Eligibility Criteria:

Completion of ACGME Residency in Neurology or Child Neurology
Applicants need to be board certified or eligible in a primary ABMS specialty.
Applicants must possess a current valid and unrestricted full Colorado Medical License prior to the start of the fellowship.

Doc Application Information:

We expect to fill our Neurohospitalist Fellowship slot 15 months ahead of the academic year start date. We will begin accepting applications mid-October and will close applications by February 15th of each year. A decision will be by March 1st of each year.

Fellowship Application Status

2021-2022 – Fellowship position filled

2022-2023 – Fellowship position filled

Application Materials:

Intent of Apply Form
CV
3 Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
USMLE/COMLEX Scores (1,2, and 3)
ECFMG certification (if applicable)

Michele Bialkowski

Fellowship Coordinator

Phone: (303) 724-6533

Email: Neurology-Fellowships@ucdenver.edu

Karen Orjuela, MD

Program Director

Karen.Orjuela@cuanschutz.edu

Richard Hughes, MD

Program Director

Richard.Hughes@cuanschutz.edu

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	Megan Barry, DO Assistant Professor Pediatric Neurohospitalist Adult Vascular Neurologist -Pediatric and young adult stroke and pediatric inpatient neurology
	Aaron Carlson, MD Assistant Professor -Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular diseases, spine diseases and conditions, stroke.
	Richard Hughes, MD Professor, Neurohospitalist Program Director -Ischemic stroke, TIA, aneurysm, AVM and cerebral hemorrhage
	William Jones, MD Associate Professor Chief, Neurohospitalist and Stroke Division
	Michelle Leppert, MD Assistant Professor -Brain and Nervous System, Stroke Research
	Setareh Salehi Omran, MD Assistant Professor Neurology Residency Associate Program Director -Stroke
	Karen Orjuela, MD Assistant Professor, Neurohospitalist Program Director -Stroke -Neurohospitalist Education Consortium
	Daniel Pastula, MD Associate Professor Neuro-Infectious Diseases/Autoimmune Neurology Fellowship Director -Neurohospitalist medicine and neuro-infectious diseases
	Amanda Piquet, MD Assistant Professor -Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune disorders
	Sharon Poisson, MD Associate Professor Vascular Fellowship Director -Neurovascular conditions, stroke
	Thomas Ragole, MD Assistant Professor -Neurohospitalist/ Stroke, Neuromuscular
	Brian Sauer, MD Assistant Professor Director, Neurohospitalist and Consultative Neurology Services
	Jennifer Simpson, MD Associate Professor -Brain and Nervous System- stroke, Quality Improvement
	Matthew West, MD Assistant Professor Neurology Residency Associate Program Director -Chief, Neurology Service, RMR VA Medical Center

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Jarrett Leech, MD

Fellow, 2021-2022

I joined the neurohospitalist fellowship from neurology residency at University of Colorado because I knew I had more to learn from a faculty group comprised of dedicated educators.

The fellowship creates the optimal environment to develop the analytical competency necessary to skillfully manage acute neurological illness. The flexible schedule allows me to pursue my interests in quality improvement and clinical education. I have found the collegial atmosphere inspiring with abundant educational opportunities and research collaborations.

Brian Sauer, MD

Fellow 2019-2020

Currently: Assistant Professor, Neurohospitalist and Consultative Neurology Services Director

University of Colorado

The University of Colorado Fellowship in Neurohospitalist Medicine balances flexible research and leadership opportunities with essential clinical experiences. It allowed me to establish the foundation of my academic and administrative interests while refining my clinical acumen, all under the purview of caring and personable faculty mentors. The program engenders instant credibility and bolsters marketability for the faculty recruitment process. It was the most influential factor in my securing a desirable faculty position in a highly competitive job market.

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Brandon Pope, MD MBA

Fellow 2018-2019

Currently: Assistant Professor, Neuroscience Chief and Stroke Medical Director, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, Hospital Teleneurology Medical Director

The Neurohospitalist Fellowship at the University of Colorado provided me with a flexible schedule allowing me to pursue my administrative and program development goals while also bolstering my clinical practice in a supportive and collegial environment. Practicing as a faculty instructor allows for significant independence, preparing the fellow for a seamless transition into the attending role at program completion. These factors allowed me to secure a fantastic faculty position and step into multiple leadership roles within the first 12 months after graduation.

Overall Program Goals and Objectives

1. Patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health and Procedural skill to competently perform all medical, diagnostic and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice

2. Medical knowledge about established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological and social‐behavioral sciences, as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care

3. Practice‐base learning and improvement that involves systematically
analyzing practice using quality improvement methods, and implementing
changes with the goal of practice improvement; and locating, appraising, and assimilating evidence from scientific studies related to patient’s health problems.

4. Interpersonal and communication skills that results in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, their families, and other health professionals.

5. Professionalism, as manifested through a commitment to carrying out
professional responsibilities and an adherence to ethical principles.

6. Systems‐based practice, as manifested by actions that demonstrate an awareness of and responsiveness to the larger context and system of health care and the ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

Within the Department of Neurology, the Education Division has formulated a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. This is made up of faculty, residents, fellows, and staff. The goal is to learn from one another and foster a departmental culture of respect, inclusivity, and progress.

Diversity Matters

Please CLICK HERE to view the University of Colorado's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resource page.

The CU Minority and Allied Residency Council (MARC) has created a Resource Guide to Denver, which can be found HERE.

University Recruitment Statement:

The University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

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Neurohospitalist Fellowship

Welcome to the Department of Neurology

Megan Barry, DO

Assistant Professor
Pediatric Neurohospitalist
Adult Vascular Neurologist
-Pediatric and young adult stroke and pediatric inpatient neurology

Aaron Carlson, MD
Assistant Professor
-Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular diseases, spine diseases and conditions, stroke.

Richard Hughes, MD
Professor, Neurohospitalist Program Director
-Ischemic stroke, TIA, aneurysm, AVM and cerebral hemorrhage

William Jones, MD

Associate Professor
Chief, Neurohospitalist and Stroke Division

Michelle Leppert, MD

Assistant Professor
-Brain and Nervous System, Stroke Research

Setareh Salehi Omran, MD
Assistant Professor
Neurology Residency Associate Program Director
-Stroke

Karen Orjuela, MD
Assistant Professor, Neurohospitalist Program Director
-Stroke
-Neurohospitalist Education Consortium

Daniel Pastula, MD
Associate Professor
Neuro-Infectious Diseases/Autoimmune Neurology Fellowship Director
-Neurohospitalist medicine and neuro-infectious diseases

Amanda Piquet, MD

Assistant Professor
-Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune disorders

Sharon Poisson, MD
Associate Professor
Vascular Fellowship Director
-Neurovascular conditions, stroke

Thomas Ragole, MD
Assistant Professor
-Neurohospitalist/ Stroke, Neuromuscular

Brian Sauer, MD
Assistant Professor
Director, Neurohospitalist and Consultative Neurology Services

Jennifer Simpson, MD
Associate Professor
-Brain and Nervous System- stroke, Quality Improvement

Matthew West, MD
Assistant Professor
Neurology Residency Associate Program Director
-Chief, Neurology Service, RMR VA Medical Center

I joined the neurohospitalist fellowship from neurology residency at University of Colorado because I knew I had more to learn from a faculty group comprised of dedicated educators.

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Neurohospitalist Fellowship

Welcome to the Department of Neurology

Neurohospitalist Program Faculty

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General Goals and Objectives of Program

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Learn About Neurohospitalism

View of Denver

Breckenridge

Rocky Mountain National Park

Larimer Square

Hiking in Colorado

Coors Field at Mile High, home of the Colorado Rockies baseball team

Neurology (SOM)

CU Anschutz

Research Complex II