Dear Future Vascular Neurology Fellows,
Welcome to our program! It is my pleasure to introduce you to the University of Connecticut/Hartford HealthCare Vascular Neurology Fellowship. We offer two ACGME-accredited fellowship positions each year, designed to deliver a comprehensive and immersive training experience in stroke and cerebrovascular disease.
Our training is centered at two primary sites: Hartford Hospital and UConn Health.
Hartford Hospital is an 850+ bed, urban, tertiary-care Comprehensive Stroke Center that manages over 1,000 stroke patients annually, including cases of ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage. It serves as the central hub of the Hartford HealthCare Stroke Network, which includes one Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, four Primary Stroke Centers, and one Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. Hartford HealthCare is a leader in stroke care across Connecticut.
UConn Health, a 224-bed suburban hospital, functions as a Primary Stroke Center with endovascular capabilities. Stroke patients here are co-managed with hospitalists in a collaborative care model that emphasizes teamwork and continuity of care.
Both institutions are equipped with cutting-edge technology and offer exposure to a wide range of stroke pathology, academic mentorship, and educational resources.
Our fellows benefit from a high-volume clinical service and a rigorous, well-structured curriculum covering the full continuum of stroke care, including:
- Acute stroke management
- Multimodality stroke imaging, including AI-based tools for large vessel occlusion detection and triage
- Exposure to advanced neurointerventional and neurosurgical procedures
- Neurosonology training (carotid duplex and transcranial Doppler)
- Comprehensive stroke rehabilitation
In addition to clinical training, our fellows gain valuable experience in stroke systems of care and are mentored to become leaders in the field. Fellows are encouraged to participate in national and international conferences and engage in scholarly activity. Research opportunities abound through StrokeNet trials, investigator-initiated projects, and support from research scientists, statisticians, and coordinators. Our fellows have consistently published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national meetings, and pursued diverse, successful career paths.
Throughout the year, fellows work closely with neurology and neurosurgery residents, medical students, neurointerventional fellows, advanced practice providers, and faculty on dedicated neurology floors and in the Neuro ICU. They serve as stroke consultants across multiple specialties, gaining rich multidisciplinary experience that prepares them for careers in academic medicine, community practice, research, or healthcare leadership.
We look forward to welcoming you and supporting your journey toward becoming a skilled and impactful vascular neurologist.
Warm regards,
Ajay Tunguturi, M.D.
Program Director, Vascular Neurology Fellowship
University of Connecticut/Hartford Hospital