Neuro-EM Scholars Pipeline Program
The Neuro-EM Scholars Pipeline Program provides advance training for early career investigators (senior residents, fellows, 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.
2026 Dates & Deadlines
October 1, 2026
Pipeline Program nomination forms due
By October 30, 2026
Chosen Pipeline participants will be notified so they can arrange their travel to the 2026 Neuro-EM Retreat.
Neuro-EM Retreat
December 1-4, 2026, in Ann Arbor, MI
Who is eligible to be nominated?
Emergency medicine senior residents (PGY2 and above), fellows, 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 at least 10 early career investigators. The primary support provided is that Pipeline participants are invited to attend the Neuro-EM Scholars Program Annual Retreat for the year, 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
2025
John Constantakis, DO
University of Wisconsin
School of Medicine and
Public Health
Sarah Follman, MD
Yale School of Medicine
Susan Giampalmo, MD
Yale School of Medicine
Laura Harding-Jackson DO, PhD
University of Michigan
Andrea Klein, MD, MPH
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Ayal Pierce, MD
George Washington University
Holden Wagstaff, MD
University of Utah
Gabrielle Zuniga, MD, PhD
University of Texas Health San Antonio
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
Joseph Ash, MD, MEng
University of Virginia Health
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.
