Why Choose LSU Health Shreveport?
ICPNT Accredited. Neurocritical Care Integrated. Mentor Driven.
Train alongside faculty who are invested in your success, gain exposure across the full spectrum of perioperative neuroscience, and graduate prepared for a career as a clinician, educator, researcher, and leader in Neuroanesthesiology.
Train at the Crossroads of Neuroscience, Critical Care,
and Advanced Perioperative Medicine
The LSU Health Shreveport Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship is a one-year, ICPNT-accredited advanced training program designed for anesthesiologists seeking expertise in the care of complex neurosurgical, neurocritical care, cerebrovascular, spine, and endovascular patients.
This is more than a fellowship—it is an immersive clinical neuroscience experience that bridges the operating room, neuro-ICU, stroke service, neuroradiology suite, and neuromonitoring laboratory. Fellows graduate prepared for careers in academic medicine, tertiary/quaternary referral centers, neurocritical care environments, and advanced clinical practice.
Located within a busy tertiary referral center and Level I Trauma Center serving the Ark-La-Tex region, fellows gain extensive exposure to challenging pathology and cutting-edge neurosurgical procedures while working alongside multidisciplinary teams dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.
Why LSU Health Shreveport?
ICPNT Accredited. Neurocritical Care Integrated. Mentor Driven.
Our fellowship is accredited by the International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT), reflecting our commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality training in perioperative neuroscience.
Broad Clinical Exposure
Fellows participate in the anesthetic management of patients undergoing:
- Intracranial tumor surgery
- Cerebrovascular and aneurysm procedures
- Endovascular neurosurgery
- Functional neurosurgery
- Awake craniotomy
- Skull base surgery
- Complex spine surgery
- Neurotrauma
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Interventional neuroradiology procedures
Beyond the Operating Room
Modern neuroanesthesiology extends far beyond anesthetic management. Our fellows develop expertise in:
- Neurocritical Care
- Acute Stroke Management
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
- EEG and Continuous EEG Interpretation
- Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound
- Cerebrovascular Physiology
- Advanced Neuromonitoring Technologies
- Neuroimaging Interpretation
- Perioperative Neuroscience
Academic Development
Fellows participate in:
- Research and scholarly activity
- Case presentations
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Journal clubs
- Resident and medical student education
- National meeting participation
Fellowship Leadership
Fellowship Director: Jibin Mathew, MD
Board Certified in:
- Neurocritical Care
- Critical Care Medicine
- Anesthesiology
Dr. Mathew brings a unique perspective that spans the operating room, neurocritical care unit, stroke service, and perioperative neuroscience. His leadership reflects a commitment to developing not only exceptional neuroanesthesiologists, but future educators, mentors, researchers, and departmental leaders.
A recipient of the LSU Health Shreveport Outstanding Teaching Faculty Award, Dr. Mathew is deeply invested in fellow education and individualized mentorship. Fellows work directly with faculty who are committed to career development, scholarly activity, board preparation, academic advancement, and successful transition into independent practice.
Training Experience
Orientation
Core Neuroanesthesia Training
Extensive experience in advanced neurosurgical anesthesia, neurophysiology, cerebral protection strategies, multimodal monitoring, and perioperative neuroscience.
Neurocritical Care
Dedicated exposure to the management of critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients in a multidisciplinary Neuro-ICU environment.
Elective and Advanced Neuroscience Rotations
Customized to fellow interests and career goals, including:
- Neurology Consult Service
- Stroke Service and Stroke Clinic
- Diagnostic Neuroradiology
- Interventional Neuroradiology
- Continuous EEG Monitoring
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
- Electromyography
- Evoked Potentials
- Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound
- Carotid Duplex Sonography
Dedicated Academic Time
- Research and Scholarly Activity
- Professional Development
- National Meeting Participation
Our goal is not simply to train competent neuroanesthesiologists - we aim to develop future leaders in perioperative neuroscience.
Procedural and Clinical Experience
Fellows are expected to develop proficiency across the spectrum of contemporary neuroanesthesia practice, including:
- Awake Craniotomy
- Cortical Mapping
- Complex Spine Surgery
- Cerebrovascular Procedures
- Neuroendovascular Procedures
- Skull Base Surgery
- Neurotrauma
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring Integration
- Advanced Neurocritical Care Management
Who should apply?
Applicants must:
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Successfully complete an ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency Program
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Be eligible for a Louisiana training license
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Demonstrate a strong interest in neuroanesthesia, neuroscience, critical care, or academic medicine
International Medical Graduates with appropriate anesthesiology training and qualifications are encouraged to inquire regarding eligibility.
How do I apply?
Application requirements:
- Fellowship Application (click to download PDF)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- USMLE/COMLEX Scores
Experience the Future of Perioperative Neuroscience
Our goal is not simply to train competent neuroanesthesiologists - we aim to develop future leaders in perioperative neuroscience. Fellows graduate with the clinical expertise, academic foundation, and professional mentorship necessary to excel in academic medicine, neurocritical care, tertiary referral centers, and advanced clinical practice.
Teach. Heal. Discover. Lead.
LSU Health Shreveport Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship
ICPNT Accredited
Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship
Department of Anesthesiology
