Headache Mini-Fellowship

Director: Dr. Michael K. Sowell
Contact: 852-3284
E-mail: mksowe01@louisville.edu

Duration: 3-6 months

Description:
The headache mini-fellowship is intended for residents in neurology who may have a particular interest in headache disorders. Patients with both primary and secondary headache disorders will be evaluated. Residents will be expected to write a case report or review type article on a topic within the Headache specialty which will be suitable for publication.

Objectives:

To learn a systematic approach to the evaluation and management of the patient with headaches.
To be able to distinguish between the primary and secondary headache disorders
To learn a variety of treatment protocols for acute and inpatient disorders
To learn and be able to manage the various medical, neurologic and psychiatric co morbidities in individuals with headache disorders
To distinguish between acute and preventative treatments for headache and how to choose among them

Responsibilities:

To evaluate and manage outpatients with headache disorders in the University of Louisville Comprehensive Headache Program.
To attend headache clinic with both Dr. Sowell and with Jennifer Hemp Patterson, ARNP
To potentially manage inpatient consults on patients with headache disorders
To write a case report or review type article on a subject within the field of headache