7 programmes and training pathways found from official sources. Confirm current availability, licensing, and operating privileges directly with each institution.
This summary describes the profiles indexed here; it is not a count of vacancies.
Read the individual participation terms: a broad clinical pathway label does not establish hands-on access.
4 focus areas are represented. Compare the curriculum and supervision within your intended subspecialty.
General & multi-subspecialty comparison guide →Global neurosurgery comparison guide →Neuro-oncology comparison guide →Neurotrauma & neurocritical care comparison guide →Ask the selected host in Pakistan whether your qualifications fit this specific post, which patient-care activities are permitted, and who arranges registration and immigration documentation. Country coverage does not imply that every profile accepts international applicants.
International application checklist →Before committing, request the current cohort dates, supervisor, expected weekly activities and a breakdown of support and costs. Confirm whether the official source describes this programme, an institution-wide policy or an older intake.
Compare your shortlisted profiles →Clinical · Travelling fellowship pathways are represented. Country-level licensing, language and visa requirements are not inferred; confirm them with the host and the current national or regional regulator.
International applicant guide →Recorded information is not a guarantee of funding, eligibility or a currently open intake.
Foundation for International Education in Neurological Surgery (FIENS)
Multiple sites · Pakistan
Application status: Page says applications are accepted on a rolling basis with an annual review in May; applicants are notified 4-6 weeks after the cycle closes. No closing date is listed.
Funding: Covers travel and living expenses, maximum stipend USD 7,000.
Exposure: Observing the activities of a partner neurosurgical service with an established relationship with FIENS; the fellow secures the host, visas, travel documents and insurance.
Eligibility: Pakistani citizens working in Pakistan; if none eligible, young neurosurgeons from other low- and middle-income countries may be considered.
Still to confirm: Current status · Positions · Examinations · Language · Fees · Accommodation · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation
Source: Official FIENS fellowship page. Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
Foundation for International Education in Neurological Surgery (FIENS)
Madison · Pakistan
Application status: Rolling applications with review periods in May and November each year.
Funding: Covers travel and living expenses up to a maximum of $7,000.
Exposure: Observation at a neurosurgical service with an established relationship with FIENS; applicant secures the host.
Eligibility: Pakistani citizens only
Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Positions · Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Benefits · Fees · Accommodation · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation
Source: FIENS Kassam Family Fellowship page. Reviewed 12 Nov 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
Liaquat National Hospital & Medical College
Karachi · Pakistan
Funding: Not clearly published on the directory page.
Exposure: Postgraduate neurosurgical training; the operative scope and level of participation must be confirmed directly.
Eligibility: Offered to young neurosurgeons from underprivileged developing countries.
Still to confirm: Funding · Training exposure · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Training level · Medical registration · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Programme director · Accreditation
Source: Official WFNS training-centre register. Reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre
Peshawar · Pakistan
Listed lead Prof. Tariq Khan
Funding: Full programme: free shared accommodation and a monthly stipend of PKR 50,000. Neurotrauma fellowship: free shared accommodation, food vouchers and PKR 10,000 per month.
Exposure: Postgraduate neurosurgical training; the operative scope and level of participation must be confirmed directly.
Eligibility: WFNS four-year programme for Afghan trainees; the resident has to get a valid student/work visa (HR department helps and issues supporting documents); temporary registration with the Pakistan Medical Commission required.
Still to confirm: Training exposure · Current status · Training level · Examinations · Language · Fees · Insurance · Accreditation
Source: Official WFNS training-centre register. Reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
Funding: Institution-wide AKU fellow salary scale: PKR 165,000 per month (Fellow I), PKR 176,000 (Fellow II), PKR 187,000 (Fellow III).
Exposure: Neuro-oncology rotations with multidisciplinary work alongside oncology and radiology, plus a one-month external rotation for international exposure.
Eligibility: The official page does not publish eligibility; contact the Section of Neurosurgery.
Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Programme director · Accreditation
Source: Official Aga Khan University Section of Neurosurgery page. Reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre (NWGH & RC)
Peshawar · Pakistan
Application status: The WFNS page gives no deadline or start date; confirm current intake with the host and WFNS.
Funding: The institute provides a monthly stipend of Pak Rs 10,000.
Exposure: Advanced neurotrauma management: ward rounds, TBI assessment and resuscitation on ER arrival, supervised surgical cases (3 days/week in emergency and elective theatres), intensive care and neuro-monitoring including ICP monitoring, on-calls, journal club and M&M. The hospital reports about 300 neurotrauma surgical cases a year and a 26-bed ICU.
Eligibility: Described as for two young neurosurgeons at any given time. Applicants submit a passport/ID copy, diploma of basic medical qualification, CV, letters of recommendation from at least two consultant neurosurgeons and a motivation letter.
Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Official contact · Programme director
Source: WFNS Training Centre page: NWGH & RC Short-term Fellowship in Neurotrauma. Reviewed 11 Nov 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
Pakistan Society of Neurosurgeons - Young Neurosurgeon Forum
Multiple sites · Pakistan
Listed lead Programme run by the PSN Young Neurosurgeon Forum; Chairperson 2025-2026: Dr. Asad Iftikhar Shah.
Application status: The page shows a tentative 2025 calendar only; it gives no application route, eligibility or 2026-27 dates.
Funding: Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Exposure: Tentative 2025 list: stereotactic and functional neurosurgery (Lahore, Apr-May); full endoscopic spine surgery (Peshawar, Apr-May); radiosurgery (Karachi, Jun-Jul); advances in traumatic brain and spine injury (Lahore, Aug-Sep); skull base, vascular and endovascular (Lahore, Nov-Dec).
Eligibility: Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Still to confirm: Eligibility · Funding · Current status · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route · Accreditation
Source: Official Pakistan Society of Neurosurgeons YNF page. Reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
