Program Overview

The one-year, UCNS-accredited Headache Medicine Fellowship at Henry Ford Health offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary experience in the diagnosis and treatment of headache and facial pain disorders. Based in Detroit, Michigan, with training at both Henry Ford Hospital and suburban outpatient centers, the fellowship prepares physicians for clinical and academic excellence in Headache Medicine.

Diverse Clinical Training

Fellows benefit from hands-on experience across urban and suburban clinical settings, including Henry Ford Hospital and Henry Ford Bloomfield Township. This ensures exposure to a broad range of headache conditions in varied patient populations.

The program includes:

• Robust outpatient clinic experience
• A half-day pediatric headache clinic every other week, offering valuable cross-age training

Advanced Procedural Training

Fellows are trained in evidence-based, interventional therapies, including:

• OnabotulinumtoxinA for chronic migraine
• Peripheral nerve blocks
• Sphenopalatine ganglion blocks
• Trigger point injections

Training also includes experience in a dedicated 7-bay Migraine Infusion Center at Henry Ford Bloomfield Township, where patients receive acute and rescue treatments in an outpatient setting.

Specialized Expertise in CSF Leak Care

Henry Ford is one of the few centers in the Midwest actively diagnosing and managing spontaneous intracranial hypotension (CSF leaks). Our fellowship offers meaningful exposure to this complex area, with referrals coming from across the region.

Robust Academic Environment

The fellowship emphasizes scholarship and collaboration:

• Weekly multidisciplinary case conferences with neuroradiology for in-depth discussion of complex cases
• Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement projects, and teaching
• Close mentorship from experienced faculty throughout the year

Expert Faculty & Mentorship

Our program is led by a team of five UCNS-certified headache medicine specialists, offering personalized, high-quality training in a supportive academic environment.

Application Process

We follow the Unified Headache Medicine Fellowship Application Timeline and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP Match).

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation (at least two from neurology faculty)
• USMLE or COMLEX score reports

Program Director:
Dr. Ashhar Ali, DO, FAAN, FAHS
aali13@hfhs.org

Program Coordinator:
Monique Hamilton
Mhamil19@hfhs.org

Application materials should be sent to:
Mhamil19@hfhs.org

Diverse Clinical Training

Fellows benefit from hands-on experience across urban and suburban clinical settings, including Henry Ford Hospital Detroit and Henry Ford Bloomfield Township. This ensures exposure to a broad range of headache conditions in varied patient populations.

The program includes:

• Robust outpatient clinic experience
• A half-day pediatric headache clinic every other week, offering valuable cross-age training

Advanced Procedural Training

Fellows are trained in evidence-based, interventional therapies, including:

• OnabotulinumtoxinA injections for chronic migraine
•  Peripheral nerve blocks
• Sphenopalatine ganglion blocks
• Trigger point injections

Training also includes experience in a dedicated 7-bay Migraine Infusion Center at Henry Ford Bloomfield Township, where patients receive intravenous acute and preventive treatments in an outpatient setting.

Specialized Expertise in CSF Leak Care

Henry Ford is one of the few centers in the Midwest actively diagnosing and managing spontaneous intracranial hypotension (CSF leaks). Our fellowship offers meaningful exposure to this complex area, with referrals coming from across the region.

Robust Academic Environment

Didactic Training

Weekly multidisciplinary case conferences with neuroradiology for in-depth discussion of complex cases

Research Training

Opportunities for clinical research, quality improvement projects, and teaching

Expert Faculty & Mentorship

The Henry Ford Hospital Headache Medicine Fellowship program is led by a team of five UCNS-certified Headache Medicine specialists who provide personalized, high-quality training in a supportive academic environment. The Fellows will benefit from close mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities for clinical research, procedural experience, and professional development. Fellows will receive individualized mentorship and practical experience that will prepare them for a successful independent practice in academic or clinical settings.