McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery

Funding: Institution-wide UTHealth Houston GME stipend scale for residents and fellows: AY 2026-27 Pay Level 7 USD 88,925.70, Pay Level 8 USD 91,149.35 (AY 2027-28: Level 7 USD 91,594, Level 8 USD 93,883), per the official GME Trainee Benefits & Stipends page; confirm the appointment type and pay level for this fellowship.

Exposure: The official page describes a one-year CAST-accredited spinal neurosurgery fellowship but does not detail case mix or volumes.

Eligibility: Foreign-trained applicants considered if ECFMG-certified, fully trained in neurosurgery and with some prior US postgraduate training.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Fees · Accommodation · Application documents · Programme director

Source: Official UTHealth Houston fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Institution-wide UTHealth Houston GME stipend scale for residents and fellows: AY 2026-27 Pay Level 7 USD 88,925.70, Pay Level 8 USD 91,149.35 (AY 2027-28: Level 7 USD 91,594, Level 8 USD 93,883), per the official GME Trainee Benefits & Stipends page; confirm the appointment type and pay level for this fellowship.

Exposure: Adult and paediatric epilepsy surgery, functional brain mapping and resection of tumours in eloquent cortex, deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and intrathecal pump placement, with pre- and post-procedural care including neuro-intensive care, daily rounds, epilepsy and DBS planning conferences and monthly morbidity and mortality reviews.

Eligibility: Foreign-trained applicants considered if ECFMG-certified, fully trained in neurosurgery and with some prior US postgraduate training.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Fees · Accommodation · Application documents · Accreditation

Source: Official UTHealth Houston fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Institution-wide UTHealth Houston GME stipend scale for residents and fellows: AY 2026-27 Pay Level 7 USD 88,925.70, Pay Level 8 USD 91,149.35 (AY 2027-28: Level 7 USD 91,594, Level 8 USD 93,883), per the official GME Trainee Benefits & Stipends page; confirm the appointment type and pay level for this fellowship.

Exposure: Open cerebrovascular and skull base operations, vascular call with attendings, pre- and post-operative and clinic care including neuro-intensive care, daily rounds, weekly didactics, close work with endovascular colleagues and protected research time.

Eligibility: Foreign-trained applicants considered if ECFMG-certified, fully trained in neurosurgery and with some prior US postgraduate training.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Participation level · Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Fees · Accommodation · Application documents · Programme director

Source: Official UTHealth Houston fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Fellows are appointed as Clinical Instructor with competitive compensation and UT faculty benefits; specific figures are not published.

Exposure: About 1,400 cases a year at the primary site (around 800 diagnostic arteriograms and 600 therapeutic endovascular procedures), a full patient mix including paediatrics, shared call, daily rounds, an outpatient clinic, weekly didactics, electives, clinical trial participation and protected research time.

Eligibility: Foreign-trained applicants need valid ECFMG certification, completed residency at their home institution and at least one year of accredited US postgraduate training.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route · Accreditation

Source: Official UTHealth Houston fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Funding: Institution-wide UTHealth Houston GME stipend scale for residents and fellows: AY 2026-27 Pay Level 7 USD 88,925.70, Pay Level 8 USD 91,149.35 (AY 2027-28: Level 7 USD 91,594, Level 8 USD 93,883), per the official GME Trainee Benefits & Stipends page; confirm the appointment type and pay level for this fellowship.

Exposure: Primarily clinical training with four paediatric neurosurgeons: brain tumours, congenital malformations, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, craniofacial disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, traumatic brain and spine injury and spina bifida, with weekly clinics, neuroradiology and M&M conferences and optional research (including fetal spina bifida repair).

Eligibility: Applicants must have completed a neurosurgery residency programme in the United States or abroad.

Still to confirm: Funding · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Accommodation

Source: Official UTHealth Houston fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.