Our program focuses on both the clinical aspects of headache medicine, as well as research in the field of headache medicine

The Headache Medicine Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a one-year program that is accredited by the only accrediting body for Headache Medicine fellowships, the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties (UCNS).

Our program offers flexible elective rotations based on the skills, interests and expertise of our fellows. Upon completion of the program, fellows should qualify to take the UCNS certification examination and begin the practice of headache medicine.

We accept one fellow each year.

As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 53 hospitals, more than 1,300 access points, more than 7,100 active physicians, more than 59,000 team members and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.

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Curriculum

About the program

Our program curriculum includes:

  • Didactic lectures
  • Journal club discussion
  • Case study discussions
  • Attendance at national and regional headache medicine meetings
  • Interactive learning from peers and faculty members involved in patient care

The program covers the content outline for the headache medicine written examination, including:

  • Epidemiology and co-morbidities of migraine
  • Anatomy of pain
  • Pathophysiology involved in pain
  • Various headache disorders
  • Pharmacology of headache treatment
  • Classification and diagnosis of headache disorders in keeping with the ICHD-3 beta

Fellows are involved in the assessment and treatment of headache disorders, including primary and secondary headaches, as well as treatment consideration for special populations. Fellows will rotate and see patients at the headache center. Fellow will cover the outpatient headache infusion center and will be involved in treatment process of headache patients.

The clinic part will be under the supervision of the Program Director and the Medical Director of the Headache Medicine. The lecture series and case based learning will be on weekly basis and will be led by the Medical Director.

Our commitment to our Medical Education community

Baylor University Medical Center, Graduate Medical Education (GME) is committed to passionately promoting a training environment where all feel welcomed and valued. A culture of belonging fosters innovation and is a catalyst for building dynamic teams that serve our communities.

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How to apply

Eligible applicants must have completed a residency in at least one of the following:

  • Neurology
  • Internal medicine
  • Family medicine
  • Psychiatry

Deadline for application is at least two months prior to the start date. However, due to high demand for headache medicine, middle-of-the-year applications will be reviewed and considered on an individual basis.

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Faculty and fellows

Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented fellows bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.

 

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Train at a nationally recognized major teaching hospital

Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, is a major patient care, teaching and research center providing quaternary care to Dallas, the Southwest region and patients seeking specialized care from around the world.

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Stipend and benefits

In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.

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Well-being resources

This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.

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Life in Dallas

Dallas provides access to metropolitan entertainment and culture while maintaining the lowest cost of living among the top 10 largest U.S. cities.

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Contact us

Stella M. Richter
Program Administrator

Phone: 214.820.2312
Fax: 214.820.7272
Email: Stella.Richter@BSWHealth.org

Baylor University Medical Center
 Roberts Hospital
3500 Gaston Ave.
Dallas, TX 75246

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