Vestibular and Otoneurology Fellowship

Vestibular and Otoneurology fellows train at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and may rotate in cross-disciplinary specialties including headache neurology, the ataxia clinic, physical therapy, audiology and ENT clinics. Northwestern Memorial Hospital is proud to be ranked No. 2 in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report, 2026 – 2027.

The primary focus of this fellowship is the clinical care of patients, and fellows are expected to be proficient in the care of patients with vestibular disorders at the time of graduation. Fellows will participate in the following educational activities to support this objective:

• Neurology Grand Rounds
• Weekly and biweekly departmental case conferences
• Regular otoneurology case discussions
• Presentation of difficult or interesting cases to the otoneurology team
• Teaching one or two lectures annually to medical students or residents
• Structured mentoring and feedback sessions
• Quarterly formal evaluations and ongoing verbal feedback during clinical training

Fellows receive extensive specialty training in the evaluation and treatment of vestibular disorders and dizziness. Clinical experiences include:

• Diagnosis and management of common vestibular conditions such as BPPV, vestibular migraine, and PPPD
• Care of patients with complex and rare vestibular disorders
• Interpretation of vestibular testing and integration of testing results into clinical decision-making
• Comprehensive patient counseling and longitudinal management
• Training in dedicated otoneurology clinic, where fellows receive priority clinical experience
• Potential rotations with related specialist, including:
  • Headache Neurology
  • Ataxia Clinic
  • Physical Therapy
  • Audiology
  • ENT/Otolaryngology Clinics

Fellows are encouraged to participate in:

• Clinical research projects
• Quality improvement initiatives related to vestibular disorders
• Scholarly publication opportunities arising from clinical practice and research activities
• Academic presentations through department conferences and case discussions

Applicants should:

• Hold a current, valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States.
• Be enrolled in or have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program in Neurology or another applicable specialty.
• Be board-certified or board-eligible through ABMS or AOA.

Applications are now being accepted for the July 2028 program year and interviews are held March 2027. Application packets should include the following:

• A completed fellowship application
• CV
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation (one from your neurology residency program director
• A copy of your current state-of-residency (temporary or permanent) medical license
• Copy of official USMLE STEP/Scores I, II, and III.
• ECFMG certificate if available

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please submit the completed application and all required documents via the form below. 

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