Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship

Dr Erika Trovato and a brain fellow with a brain injury patient in a wheelchair

Get exceptional, comprehensive training and education through the Burke Rehabilitation Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship Program.

Accredited Program

Burke Rehabilitation® offers a one-year ACGME-accredited Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship for two (2) Board Eligible/Board Certified physiatrists and/or neurologists committed to subspecialty training in Brain Injury Medicine. The goal of the program is to provide exceptional comprehensive training and education along the spectrum of care in brain injury medicine rehabilitation.

Clinical Rotations and Sites

Fellows will rotate at the Burke Rehabilitation main campus and other institutions affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Montefiore Health System, offering broad exposure to the spectrum of care for patients with a range of severity in brain injury.

  • Gain experience in inpatient acute rehabilitation on the brain injury unit at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital located in White Plains, New York. You’ll be at our premier free-standing rehabilitation hospital for comprehensive medical and rehabilitation management of individuals with brain injury.
  • Outpatient brain injury services at our newly renovated outpatient facility on the main campus of Burke Rehabilitation, including spasticity clinic, multidisciplinary concussion management, and neuropsychology services.
  • Jacobi Medical Center, located in Bronx, NY, a Level I Trauma Center where fellows will rotate with internationally-renowned physicians in acute consultative services, neurosurgery, and neuroradiology for patients with brain injuries.
  • Neurological subspecialty rotations at Montefiore Moses Medical Center, also located in Bronx, NY, including rotations in epilepsy, stroke, sleep medicine, and headache management.
  • The Bronx Veterans Affairs (VA), designated a polytrauma network site, designed to provide long-term rehabilitative care to veterans and service members who experienced severe injuries, including brain injuries.

Academic and Scholarly Activities

  • Fellows are expected to participate in a Performance Improvement project throughout their fellowship year and have multiple opportunities available within the Burke/Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Montefiore Health System.
  • Fellows have ample opportunities for academic endeavors, including teaching, didactics, and Grand Rounds.
  • Fellows are encouraged to participate in local, national and international brain injury conferences, as well as community outreach programs and volunteer opportunities.

Housing and Living in the New York Region

  • Fellows enjoy the opportunity for on-campus housing, if available.
  • Burke leadership prioritizes the wellness of residents and fellows as one of its highest priorities. Residents and fellows receive a generous benefits package.
  • Westchester County has something for everyone, including restaurants, recreational activities, and cultural events. White Plains is also a short train ride to New York City’s five boroughs.
Meet Our Current Residents and Fellows

A Message From the Program Director

Welcome to the Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship at Burke Rehabilitation!

As the director of this fellowship, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to train the next generation of brain injury medicine specialists. Our dedicated faculty are excited to provide you with an exceptional learning experience along the spectrum of brain injury rehabilitation care, including the management of concussion and spasticity.

Burke has the clinical expertise, administrative support, and community reputation to best promote our patients’ recovery after sustaining a brain injury. Our comprehensive approach to the management of their medical complications, functional and cognitive deficits as well as their psychological adjustment allows us to provide personalized care and support throughout the rehabilitation course.

This fellowship focuses on the academic journey of the fellow, being sure to provide experience along the continuum of care for all patients who have sustained a brain injury. We want your fellowship year to put you in the best position possible for your future endeavors, and we are here to support and propel you forward!

Please take a few moments to learn more about our program. I look forward to getting to know more about you and your interest in Brain Injury Medicine!

With warm regards,

Erika L. Trovato, DO, MS
Program Director, Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship
Burke Rehabilitation

Apply to Be a Fellow

Please contact our program coordinator Maddy Triglia-DiMaula at mtriglia@burke.org for more information about the Brain Injury Medicine Fellowship at Burke Rehabilitation.

"On my first day as the Brain Injury Fellow, I was greeted with open arms by the staff at Burke who made me feel like family. In the upcoming months, I continued to see and feel this throughout the entire workplace and how this was translated into patient and family care. The well-being of everyone is cared for at Burke Rehabilitation."

- Raúl Rodríguez-Ramos, MD