University of Colorado
The University of Colorado Headache Medicine fellowship in Aurora, CO is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Not Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
One-year University of Colorado headache medicine fellowship covering diagnosis, treatment and management of head and face pain, mostly in neurology outpatient settings with required and elective rotations in pain psychology, neuroradiology, integrative medicine and concussion and dizziness clinics. Procedures include Botox, trigeminal and occipital nerve blocks, SPG blocks and trigger point injections; fellows are encouraged to do research and may pursue clinical research training through the Colorado School of Public Health.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Participates in the NRMP Match; requires a Colorado medical license before starting and a residency in neurology or another specialty such as internal medicine.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program length (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Danielle Wilhour, MD
- Address
- Department of Neurology, University of Colorado School of Medicine, 12700 E. 19th Ave., Mail Stop B182, Aurora, CO 80045
- Phone
- (303) 724-6533
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Headache Medicine fellowship training
Headache Medicine is a fellowship. Eligibility, including which residencies qualify, is set by the program and the certifying board, so confirm it before applying.
Fellowships in headache medicine typically last 1 year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Colorado Headache Medicine fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Colorado Headache Medicine fellowship?
The program length recorded for this entry is 1 year. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Colorado Headache Medicine fellowship offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of Colorado Headache Medicine fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.