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Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson / Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

⌖ Tucson, Arizona · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
PGY-7 residents (enfolded) or post-residency neurosurgeons.
Funding
The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Twelve-month enfolded or post-residency functional fellowship focused on movement disorders, stereotaxy and neuromodulation at Banner UMC Tucson and Banner UMC North.

Preoperative evaluation for Parkinson's disease, dystonia and tremor; image-guided DBS (MER/MRI); spinal cord stimulation; neuromodulation programming; framed and frameless stereotaxy, radiosurgery and electrophysiology; clinical trials, swine laboratory research, at least one neuromodulation publication and a Grand Rounds presentation.

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Official University of Arizona fellowship pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

PGY-7 residents (enfolded) or post-residency neurosurgeons.

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Training level & pathway

PGY-7 (enfolded) or post-residency

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Participation / hands-on scope

Preoperative evaluation for Parkinson's disease, dystonia and tremor; image-guided DBS (MER/MRI); spinal cord stimulation; neuromodulation programming; framed and frameless stereotaxy, radiosurgery and electrophysiology; clinical trials, swine laboratory research, at least one neuromodulation publication and a Grand Rounds presentation.

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Medical registration & licensing

Arizona Medical Board (or Osteopathic Board) postgraduate training permit requirements apply, per the UA College of Medicine – Tucson GME prospective trainees page.

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Language requirement

No programme-specific language score is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm the clinical working language and any formal test requirement.

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Visa & work authorisation

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

52% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
1 year
Positions
Not published
Application route
Send application documents to the programme director after reviewing the GME recruitment resources.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
jpilitsis@arizona.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

PGY-7 residents (enfolded) or post-residency neurosurgeons.

Training level

PGY-7 (enfolded) or post-residency

Funding and support

The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide Banner – University Medicine 2026 resident and fellow benefits (linked from the UA College of Medicine – Tucson GME prospective trainees page): Banner|Aetna medical plans (premiums paid by Banner for non-tobacco users on the Choice Plus plan), dental and vision options, basic life and AD&D insurance equal to base salary, disability/leave plans, individual disability insurance and retirement plans. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide Banner 2026 resident/fellow benefits: medical (Banner|Aetna), pharmacy, dental (Basic and Value plan premiums paid by Banner), vision, basic life and AD&D cover equal to base salary, and disability insurance. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Letter of interest
  • CV with no time gaps
  • Three letters of recommendation

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Arizona Medical Board (or Osteopathic Board) postgraduate training permit requirements apply, per the UA College of Medicine – Tucson GME prospective trainees page. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson / Banner - University Medical Center Tucson

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University of Arizona fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Julie G. Pilitsis, MD, PhD, MBA
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?