Funding: Institution-wide UW Hospitals and Clinics GME stipend rates for 2026–27: PGY-6 USD 90,508; PGY-7 USD 94,702; PGY-8 USD 99,104 per the official UW SMPH GME compensation page; the fellowship's PGY level is not stated.
Exposure: Minimally invasive surgery (tubular laminectomy, transforaminal and lateral interbody fusion, cortical screw trajectories, retropleural thoracotomy, percutaneous screws), endoscopic spine surgery, degenerative, deformity, trauma, infection and oncology cases, navigation and robotics, skills laboratories and a Fundamentals of Spine lecture series.
Eligibility: MD or DO with board eligibility/certification in neurosurgery, completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency, eligibility for a Wisconsin medical licence and UW Health credentialing, and passing a caregiver background check (repeated every two years).
Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Examinations · Language · Fees · Accommodation
Source: Official UW–Madison Department of Neurological Surgery fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
