Headache Medicine


Fellowship Application


Academic Year 2026

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Headache Fellowship with Northwestern University!



Fellows are selected from eligible applicants based upon their preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills and personal qualities. No discrimination is made based upon sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability or veteran status. Approximately half of the eligible applicants are invited for interviews.



Please have the following documents/information ready before starting this application:



Complete the GME application:

  1. Complete the GME application: https://www.neurology.northwestern.edu/docs/gme-application.pdf
  2. Contact information for three references
  3. CV
  4. Personal statement
  5. Copy of your state-of-residency (temporary or permanent) medical license
  6. Copy of official USMLE Step/Scores I, II & III
  7. ECFMG Certificate



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Letters of Recommendation

Please provide 3 letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation can be uploaded below or emailed to neurologyfellowships@nm.org by the writers. Please provide the name, title and email for individuals completing your letters of recommendation as your references below.

Document Upload

Upload the following


  1. Completed GME application: https://www.neurology.northwestern.edu/docs/gme-application.pdf
  2. CV
  3. Personal statement
  4. Copy of your state-of-residency (temporary or permanent) medical license
  5. Copy of official USMLE Step/Scores I, II & III
  6. Three letters of recommendation. (Can be uploaded below or emailed to neurologyfellowships@nm.org by the writers)
  7. ECFMG Certificate

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