Headache Journal

Henry Ford Health System (HFHS)

Henry Ford Hospital main entrance in Detroit, Michigan

About the Rotation

Our headache elective at Henry Ford Health provides 3rd and 4th-year medical students with focused experience in the evaluation and management of headache disorders at a dedicated Headache Center. Students will work alongside 5 specialized headache faculty, gaining exposure to a wide range of primary and secondary headaches, as well as procedures such as nerve blocks and Botox, and infusion therapies for acute and preventive treatment. The rotation is outpatient and occurs at our main downtown clinic and our satellite clinics in suburban Detroit.


Headache Faculty: Ashhar Ali, DO, FAAN

Address: 2799 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202

Focus: Adult

Rotation Duration: 2-4 Weeks

Number of Headache Teaching Attendings: 5

Offerings: Outpatient, Procedures, Didactic Lectures, Neuroradiology Rounds, Case Conference

Headache Fellowship: Currently in the process of applying for UCNS accreditation.

Prerequisites: Neurology Clerkship Completed

Accepts Visiting Students: Yes

Financial Support: None

Request By: 6 months in advance of the start of the elective 

 

For more information, Please contact Krystal Melton, Administrator at kmelton2@hfhs.org.