Women's Neurology Fellowship Opening at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA
About the role
This one-year fellowship in Women’s Neurology begins July 2026 and provides specialized training at the interface between neurological disorders and women’s health across the lifespan. The fellowship can follow directly after neurology residency or before or after fellowship training in any neurological subspecialty.
Training environment
Fellows train with leading women’s neurology experts, including:
- Dr. Eliza Miller (Vascular Neurology), Women’s Neurology Division Chief
- Dr. Page Pennell (Epilepsy), Chair of Neurology
- Dr. Angela O’Neal, Fellowship Director and Director of Women’s Neurology Education
Training occurs within an integrated multidisciplinary practice at Magee-Womens Hospital, which handles over 10,000 deliveries annually.
Curriculum and opportunities
- Elective time tailored to the fellow’s clinical and research interests
- Career development support
- Up to 50% protected time for research for qualified candidates pursuing a clinical research track
About the community
Pittsburgh is a vibrant, mid-sized city with a small-town feel in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania. It offers an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the confluence of three rivers.
Cultural institutions include the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and the National Aviary, along with a diverse cultural district.
Major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
The city is recognized as a leader in medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries. It is consistently ranked among the top places for families in the U.S. and is known for affordability, livability, and safety.