The research training may be in basic science research, clinical research, or a combination of both. Completion of a research project is required, but the emphasis of the fellowship is on acquisition of research skills. SAEM would like to thank Dr. Dexter Morris from the University of North Carolina, and the Chair of the SAEM Neurologic Emergencies Interest Group. Dr. Morris functioned as the primary liaison between SAEM and AstraZeneca LP in developing the neuroscience research fellowship. SAEM would also like to thank Dr. Steven Dronen, Chair of the Financial Development Task Force, for his role in developing the funding plan and the structure of the fellowship.
Cerebrovascular diseases are a major source of morbidity and mortality in our country.
Although some progress has been made in the past decade there is an unquestioned need for further research and new treatments for stroke and other acute cerebrovascular emergencies. SAEM is hopeful that the new FAEM Neuroscience Research Fellowship will help to train the next generation of emergency physician scientists who will make a difference in reducing morbidity and mortality from cerebrovascular diseases. The call for applications for the FAEM Neuroscience Research Fellowship will appear in a future issue of the Newsletter.