Neuro-EM Scholars Pipeline Program

The Neuro-EM Scholars Pipeline Program provides advance training for early career investigators(senior residentsfellows, and first-year faculty) who are not yet eligible or ready to apply for the K12 program.

How to Apply

Candidates must be nominated by their chair, division chief, or program director. Candidates must work with their nominator to complete a brief 2-page nomination form, which must then be submitted via email by the nominator.

The 2025 nomination form will be provided by the end of April. It will be similar to the 2024 nomination form.

Important Dates & Deadlines

September 15, 2025
Pipeline Program nomination forms due

By November 1, 2025
Chosen Pipeline participants will be notified so they can arrange their travel to the 2025 Neuro-EM Retreat.

Neuro-EM Retreat
December 2-5, 2025

Who is eligible to be nominated?

Emergency medicine senior residentsfellows, and first-year faculty interested in neurological sciences research who are likely to apply to the K12 program in 1-2 years.

Benefits

Each year, this program will support up to 10 early career investigators. The primary support provided is that Pipeline participants are invited to attend the Neuro-EM Scholars Program Annual Retreat, where they will receive grant writing training, attend career development sessions, and participate in networking events. Funds for travel, lodging, and meals during the Retreat are covered by the program.

Previous Pipeline Program Participants

2024

Joshua Alinger, MD, PhD
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Kristopher Hendershot, MD
University of Washington

Jasmine Thompson, MD
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Ayhan Atmanli, MD, PhD
Baylor College of Medicine

Sam Irving, MD, PhD, MS
University of Iowa

Abby Winn, MD
Hennepin County Medical Center

Smitha Bhaumik, MD
University of Colorado

Oluwafemi Patrick Owodunni, MD, MPH
University of New Mexico

Alexander Clark, MD
University of Michigan

Joshua Madden, MD
The Hospital of the University
of Pennsylvania

Lauren Coaxum, MD
Duke University School of Medicine

Cassandra Peitzman, MD, PhD, MPH
Mass General Brigham

Tom Fetherston, MD
Yale University

Aria Shi, MD
Mass General Brigham

Have a question or want to learn more about the program?

Fill out the contact form to the right, and a member of the Neuro-EM Scholars Program team will connect with you about your request.