The UNM Vascular Neurology Fellowship program in Albuquerque is an ACGME-accredited program that offers two one-year fellowship positions in vascular neurology. Thank you for your interest! We encourage you to contact us with any questions.
The Vascular Fellowship provides trainees with an intensive educational experience in managing patients with/or at-risk for cerebrovascular disease under the close supervision of our board-certified faculty. At the conclusion of their year, fellows are eligible to take the ACGME Vascular Neurology board exam.
Fellows will have opportunities to care for a large variety of serious and rare conditions, including Moya-Moya disease, familial cerebral cavernous malformations, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis as well as the whole gamut of cerebrovascular pathologies.
Our stroke faculty is comprised of 5 board-certified vascular neurologists including an interventional neurologist, adding unique expertise to our care for critically-ill stroke patients. Our multidisciplinary team also includes four dedicated stroke Advanced Practice Providers and stroke research coordinators. Additionally, at least two or more vascular neurologists are expected to join the stroke and neurohospitalist division in 2025.
Begin your application through ERAS today. UNM participates in the National Resident Matching Program. Applicants must be graduates of an ACGME-accredited neurology residency program and eligible for medical licensure in New Mexico.
Fellows receive weekly didactic teaching by the stroke, neuroendovascular, and neurocritical care faculty. In addition to these teaching sessions, they are expected to attend weekly Neurology grand rounds and participate in biweekly Vascular Neurology division conference, weekly Neuroendovascular conference, as well Neuroradiology conference, and monthly journal clubs.
Through rigorous education and practical experience, fellows will achieve the following goals and objectives:
Fellows will participate in rotations in the following areas:
UNM is a StrokeNet regional coordinating center along with 26 other sites in the country. Our hub is called the “southwestern stroke alliance” along with the University of Colorado. We are currently part of multiple StrokeNet as well as NINDS stroke trials including CAPTIVA, Sleep Smart, SATURN, ASPIRE studies as well as multiple acute stroke intervention trials. Fellows have ample opportunities to participate in scholarly activities and many of them go on to present at various national/ international conferences.
To save brain at risk of stroke, we know that the faster and more completely we can open a blocked vessel, the better for the patient. For that reason, some of the most important metrics we follow to ensure we are providing the best possible care are 1) the speed of moving through the steps between admission and opening the vessel and 2) our success at getting complete or near-complete opening of the vessel. This is graded on a scale (Thrombolysis in Cerebral Infarction=TICI) ranging from TICI 0 to 3, with 2b, 2c, and 3 considered near complete or complete reperfusion.
UNMH mechanical thrombectomies (clot removal in the brain) for 2024 with a TICI score of 2b and better:
IV thrombolysis with tenecteplase in 2024:
UNM offers highly competitive salaries and tremendous benefits to our residents and fellows. The GME office offers an overview of salary, benefits and employment eligibility. Email Mohammed Ismail, MD, Program Director, and Alexis Gonzalez, Program Coordinator for more information about program requirements or how to apply.
Mailing Address:
UNM Neurology
MSC10 5620
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Physical Address:
UNM Hospital
2211 Lomas NE
Albuquerque, NM, 87106