Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship

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About the brain injury medicine fellowship

The Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship at Shepherd Center provides you the opportunity to train at a top-ranked neurorehabilitation hospital. This one-year, ACGME-accredited program, in collaboration with Emory University School of Medicine, is designed to immerse you in the expertise and mentorship of Shepherd Center’s brain injury specialists — renowned leaders in traumatic brain injury (TBI) rehabilitation.

As a fellow, you’ll receive specialized training to evaluate, diagnose, and manage a full spectrum of brain injuries, from concussion to severe disorders of consciousness. Your fellowship experience will include hands-on learning in clinical management across every stage of recovery, providing a well-rounded understanding of brain injury medicine in real-world practice.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most complex brain injury cases, gaining unparalleled experience and exposure. Recognized as both a Spinal Cord Injury Model System and a Traumatic Brain Injury Model System by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), Shepherd Center is at the forefront of innovative treatments, technology, and research in brain injury care — offering you an extraordinary foundation for your career in this specialty.

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Program goals

As a fellow, you’ll gain extensive inpatient experience at Shepherd Center, with a weekly continuity clinic integrated throughout the year to deepen your training. You’ll also have the chance to broaden your expertise through consulting and outpatient rotations at top partnering institutions, including Emory University Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, and Grady Memorial Hospital — a Level 1 trauma and advanced comprehensive stroke center.

Brain injury medicine fellowship application requirements

We offer one 12-month fellowship position for fellows wishing to purusue post-graduate fellowship training in the physical medicine and rehabilitation subspecialty of brain injury medicine.

Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Application

Be part of an inclusive, connected culture that encourages both professional growth and personal enrichment

As a key member of Shepherd Center’s interdisciplinary treatment team, you’ll gain hands-on experience consulting with medical staff, healthcare teams, patients, families, and administrative professionals, all focused on neurologic disorders. Your training will be customized to align with your specific interests and goals, ensuring a tailored experience.

Graduate Medical Education Experience at Shepherd
Physician uses a stethoscope to listen to a male patient's breathing. The patient is using a ventilator for breathing support following a spinal cord injury.
A woman lies on her side on a blue padded examination table with medical sensors attached to her head. A man in a white shirt adjusts the sensors while another woman stands nearby, closely observing a monitor.
A medical professional helps a seated young man with a knee brace in a clinic room. A woman stands beside them, observing. The room features medical equipment, a clock, and a window with natural light.
From intensive care to outpatient rehabilitation, our bran injuy medicine fellows experience comprehensive multidisciplinary programs designed for intensive, specialized care, along with access to the latest advancements in brain injury recovery.

The strength of Shepherd’s brain injury fellowship training is the breadth and depth of care provided to the full spectrum of patients including the most catastrophic cases.

Ashley Johnson, M.D. Program Director of Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship

Expert mentors guiding your path to clinical excellence and compassionate care

You’ll be mentored by expert faculty and program directors who are leaders in brain injury medicine. Our team combines years of experience with a commitment to guiding you toward clinical excellence and compassionate care. Through hands-on training and personalized feedback, you’ll learn directly from those shaping the field, preparing you to become a leader in brain injury rehabilitation.

All Fellowship Faculty

Fellowship training directors

  • Headshot of Ashely Johnson

    Ashley Johnson

    M.D.
    Program Director of Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
  • Headshot of Jared Potter

    Jared Potter

    M.D.
    Associate Program Director of Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship

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