The fellowship is a comprehensive program offering clinical exposure to the latest techniques in neuroanesthesia with optional participation in our 20-bed, PET scan equipped, Neuro Intensive Care Unit. Approximately 2,000 patients are treated in 5 state-of-the-art neurosurgical OR’s, two of which are equipped with intra-operative MRI’s. All types of neurosurgical procedures including awake craniotomies, vascular and complex spinal procedures as well as interventional neuroradiology procedures are performed regularly.
Our main focus for investigation is monitoring for cerebral ischemia, epilepsy surgery, electroencephalography/corticography, and postoperative vision loss. Research protocols are encouraged and resources for academic projects are readily available through our Division of Clinical and Translational Research (DoCTR) along with dedicated non-clinical time. On-going research projects are also available and can provide pathways to further academic endeavors.
This is a 12-month program that can be extended to 18 or 24 months. Applicants should contact us to discuss their desires as the fellowship will be tailored to suit each fellow’s specific needs, goals, and interests.
All applicants must be ECFMG certified.
Please send your completed fellowship application to Natasha Barclay.
*We accept a variety of visas but cannot sponsor new H-1 visa applications at this time. Our program is open to considering applicants who are currently on a H1B visa, but please note that we cannot guarantee sponsorship of any particular visa.
Fellowship Director
Umeshkumar Athiraman, MD, MBBS
Director for Neuroanesthesia; Associate Professor, Anesthesiology
- Email: uathira@nospam.wustl.edu
Fellowship Coordinator
Aaron Norris, MD, PhD
Residency Program Director for Research and Scholarship; Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology; Neuroanesthesia Fellow (2016-17)
- Email: norrisa@wustl.edu
Admin: Shirley Vaughn
