Neurocritical Care Fellowships
Neurocritical Care Fellowship
Welcome to the Stanford Neurocritical Care Program. Since its inception in 2001, our program has been dedicated to providing unparalleled care for patients with critical neurological illnesses. The neurocritical care team offers 24-hour clinical coverage in the neurocritical care unit, emergency room, and various inpatient units at Stanford, addressing a broad spectrum neurological emergencies and neurocritical illness.
The Stanford neurocritical care group is also committed to advancing the field through clinical trials and basic science research. We are involved in numerous ongoing clinical trials and translational research initiatives.
Our faculty work collaboratively to provide focused training for neurocritical care fellows, vascular neurology fellows, surgical and medical critical care fellows, and Stanford neurology and neurosurgery residents and medical students. Graduates of our two-year ACGME- and UCNS-accredited neurocritical care fellowship have successfully transitioned into a variety of practice settings, making significant contributions to the field.
We invite you to join us and make a difference in the lives of patients with critical neurological conditions.
Goals and Objectives of the Neurocritical Care Fellowship:
Our fellows will achieve learning objectives aligned with the ACGME core competencies, which include:
Patient Care:
Develop expertise in treating acute neurological emergencies and effectively managing critically ill neurologically compromised patients within the intensive care unit.
Medical Knowledge:
Gain comprehensive knowledge of general critical care principles, with a focus on diagnosing, managing, and preventing vascular neurological disorders.
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement:
Acquire skills for critical evaluation of the literature and understanding the clinical research process, promoting continuous improvement in patient care through evidence-based practices.
Professionalism:
Foster a commitment to ethical practices and compassionate care, emphasizing respect for patient-centered values and the humanistic aspects of medical practice.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills:
Develop effective communication skills to facilitate collaborative relationships with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
System-Based Practice:
Understand the complexities of healthcare systems and utilize this knowledge to effectively navigate and optimize care within various clinical settings.
Hannah Kirsch, MD
Neurocritical Care Fellowship Program Director
Anna Finley Caulfield, MD
Neurocritical Care Fellowship Associate Program Director
For additional information, please contact
Saba S. Fadaei, MA
neurocriticalcare@stanford.edu
