Excel in neurocritical care at Tufts Medical Center in Boston
The Neurocritical Care Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center in Boston offers comprehensive, hands-on training in neurointensive care for critically ill patients. Fellows gain experience in intracranial physiology, ICU medicine, bedside procedures and advanced neurological care, while benefiting from personalized one-on-one mentorship from experienced neurocritical care specialists.
Training takes place in the 15-bed Neurocritical Care Unit (NCCU), a combined Neurosciences Critical Care Unit and Neurosciences Intermediate Care Unit that emphasizes multidisciplinary care and family-centered support. The program includes structured educational activities, research opportunities and quality improvement projects, preparing fellows to become leaders in neurocritical care. The fellowship offers one position per year for a 24-month training period through the San Francisco Match, providing an intensive, immersive learning experience in Boston’s leading neurocritical care program.
Program history
Since receiving UCNS accreditation, the Neurocritical Care Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center has continually evolved to meet the complexities of modern neurocritical care. Rooted in the 1796 legacy of Tufts Medical Center, the program launched its state-of-the-art 15-bed Neurosciences Critical Care Unit in 2011 under the direction of Dr. Anish Bhardwaj. Over the years, the curriculum has been refined to incorporate emerging neuromonitoring technologies, simulation-based procedural training and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Under the leadership of Dr. Joshua Kornbluth and Dr. Jayde Nail, the fellowship emphasizes tailored mentorship, clinical innovation and academic excellence, preparing fellows to become skilled neurointensivists and leaders in the field.
