Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship

Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship Overview

The Stanford Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences offers an established Neurohospitalist Fellowship program, one of only a handful in the nation. The goal of the one-year Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship is to gain expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of common and rare acute neurological conditions. The emphasis is on inpatient ward and consultative neurology. In addition to consolidation of clinical knowledge, our fellows are scholars, building the expertise necessary to become academic leaders.

Our fellowship program is unique, with scholarship tracks in Quality improvement, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Health Equity/Community Engagement, and Acute Autoimmune Neurology.

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Candidates must be board-eligible and have a license to practice in the state of California by the start date of fellowship.

Accreditation

The Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship program has been accredited by the Neurohospitalist Society since July 1, 2022. The program accepts up to 3 fellows per year. Dr. Carl Gold currently serves as the Neurohospitalist Society Accreditation Committee Co-Chair. For additional details, please visit the Neurohospitalist Society website.

Applications

July 2028 Positions

Applications for the three July 2028-June 2029 Neurohospitalist Fellowship positions will open on December 1, 2026 and be accepted through March 31, 2027. To apply, please send CV, personal statement, and three letters of reference to program director Dr. Rachelle Dugue, MD, PhD at rdugue@stanford.edu and Christina Sabathia at  csabathi@stanford.edu. Interviews will be held in March-April 2027. The Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship program participates in the Neurohospitalist Society Unified Offer Program with a yearly shared offer and acceptance date.

Jin earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Columbia University. She then completed medical school at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She stayed to complete both neurology residency and epilepsy fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. Her research interests include health equity and the lifestyle determinants of health in patients with neurological diseases. She is excited to be a Stanford neurohospitalist fellow and aims to further improve her management of complex neurological conditions. Outside of work, Jin enjoys traveling and trying new recipes.

Dr. Zaidi completed her Internal Medicine internship at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California, and completed her Neurology residency at the University of Southern California. A Bay Area native, her clinical and research interests include social determinants of health in neurologic disease and the intersection of technology with advancing detection, care, and access to neurologic services, particularly through telemedicine. She was drawn to Stanford’s Neurohospitalist Fellowship because of its rigorous inpatient training, strong academic environment, and emphasis on comprehensive neurologic care across diverse patient populations. She hopes to further develop her expertise in acute neurologic care, medical education, and systems based approaches to expanding access to neurologic care.

"The Stanford Neurohospitalist fellowship has been the highlight of my entire medical training. The breadth of complex neurological patients combined with the vast expertise of the neurohospitalist faculty made the fellowship not only an enriching learning experience but a sincerely fun place to work every day. The fellowship certainly fosters intellectual curiosity and has allowed me to discover new interests in neurology that have become foundational for my future career. Moreover, the opportunity to care for patients in ongoing clinical trials has not only exposed me to the most cutting-edge treatments in neurology but has emboldened frameworks for managing complex patients when little literature exists for guidance. Beyond the clinical neurology, the fellowship was monumental for my professional development. There was deliberate and continuous guidance from all the faculty to help support my goal of establishing a fruitful academic career, that would not have otherwise been possible without the fellowship.  I’m sincerely saddened by my departure from the Stanford Neurohospitalist fellowship, but I am excited to continue working with and collaborating from afar with the most eminent group of neurohospitalists."

"The neurohospitalist fellowship at Stanford has been an absolutely wonderful experience. Each day I get to work with incredibly knowledgeable and hardworking mentors. There are numerous opportunities for professional development in research, QI, and medical education. I have gained valuable experience taking care of patients involved in clinical trials for multiple new, cutting-edge therapies. Overall, I feel that my experience at Stanford has prepared me well for a career as an academic neurohospitalist."

"The Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship offers the ideal blend of structured, high-level training in inpatient neurology and the flexibility to personalize the experience based on individual aspirations. While mastering the core skills of neurohospitalist medicine—managing complex neurological, neurovascular, and critical care cases—I was also given unparalleled support to explore my unique goals. Beyond bedside neurology, the program provided numerous opportunities to present complex cases, literature reviews, and journal clubs at local and national conferences, fostering deeper learning and expertise in niche areas. There was also a well-balanced structure that allowed time for independent reading and research, enabling fellows to delve into topics of personal interest and build true subject-matter expertise. Whether through specialized electives, close mentorship from dedicated faculty, or the freedom to shape my own learning experience, Stanford empowered me to grow not just as a clinician, but also as an educator, researcher, and leader. This combination of rigor, adaptability, and unwavering support made my fellowship a truly transformative and defining chapter in my career."

"The neurohospitalist fellowship at Stanford is an incredible experience, marked by exceptional teamwork and life-changing opportunities. The team members were not only supportive but also inspiring, fostering a nurturing learning environment. The wide variety of complex cases creates a challenging and stimulating environment that significantly enhanced my clinical skills. One of the standout aspects was the possibility to engage in global health initiatives, allowing me to develop new skills in diverse settings and expand my network. Overall, the fellowship was a deeply rewarding journey, filled with professional growth and meaningful connections."

"I joined the Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship to further develop as an inpatient neurologist and educator, and I continue to realize how valuable the experience was to me. Nothing can replace the opportunity to train with incredibly talented mentors who helped refine my clinical approach in the face of the unknown, instill an appreciation for resource utilization and the impact an inpatient neurologist can have, and develop as a leader and educator."

"I would highly recommend the Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship program to any neurologist who wishes to become an excellent Neurohospitalist and an addition to the field. The diversity and the volume of the patients at Stanford will make any fellow well-prepared to practice individually by the end of the program. In addition, the research opportunities available, the teaching skills that fellows get to develop, and the support given in the professional, academic, and personal goals will make the whole experience incredibly fruitful. Personally, I was given the opportunity to pursue my own research interests in clinical applications of machine learning with the participation and support of several divisions and institutes at Stanford, and I was also incredibly encouraged by my program to follow these interests. I continuously received generous feedback from my mentors which I highly appreciated and I was able to feel the investment of the program in its trainees. Starting my next journey, I feel that the knowledge and skills I have gained during my experience in Stanford will serve me for a lifetime and I am confident that the personal and professional connections I built here in Stanford will play a role in my future endeavors."

"I would highly recommend the Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship to anyone looking to specialize in the care of hospitalized patients with neurologic disorders. The breadth and volume of patients I have evaluated and treated, complemented by individualized teaching from the faculty, has well prepared me for independent practice. I have particularly enjoyed our consult service, which has allowed me to stay on the forefront of the management of neurologic manifestations/complications of systemic diseases and their novel therapies. The opportunity to participate in the active telestroke program is an added bonus, as telemedicine becomes an increasingly important avenue to deliver acute neurologic care. In addition to clinical practice, in this fellowship I have had the opportunity to hone my education and quality improvement skills through dedicated courses such as the Clinical Effectiveness Leadership Training course and personalized mentorship."

"I would recommend the Stanford Neurohospitalist Fellowship to any neurology trainee who wishes to become a well-rounded neurohospitalist, prepared for any academic position. The breadth of inpatient neurology, from “bread and butter” cases to patients with novel complications of cutting-edge cancer therapies, is represented on the wards and consult services. I trained with the freedom and mentorship to pursue multiple scholarly ideas that piqued my interest, and enjoyed learning from faculty who are experts in medical education and quality improvement. Starting my career, I feel confident that the knowledge, skills, and relationships I built at Stanford will serve as a strong foundation for years to come."