Introducing the National Headache Fellowship Opportunities Website

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Medical Education

Background:

• The American Academy of Neurology Fellowship Application Timing Position Statement recommendations were adopted in July 2019.
• The American Headache Society committed to hosting a fellowship opportunities website to implement a unified application timeline.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a national website for Headache Medicine fellowship opportunities.
• To promote a unified application timeline and a more transparent application process for fellowship applicants.

Main Methods:

• A landing page was designed featuring a unified timeline for applications and offers.
• Participating US fellowship programs were identified and linked to individual webpages containing program details and application forms.
• Program directors submitted information including program descriptions, filled positions, and open positions via electronic forms.

Main Results:

• The website was launched on May 15, 2020.
• As of June 19, 2020, 24 Headache Medicine fellowship programs (5 pediatric, 19 adult) from across the US were featured.
• The website included direct electronic application submission options for applicants.

Conclusions:

• The developed website functions as a central resource for prospective Headache Medicine fellows.
• The initiative successfully promotes a unified application timeline and a more transparent application process.