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Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship and Observership (ISPN International Fellowships listing)

Instituto de Neurocirugía Dr. Alfonso Asenjo

⌖ Santiago · Chile

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
MD degree, a completed neurosurgical training programme and indemnity insurance.
Funding
A university fee is required; no stipend is mentioned.
Deadline
Apply before December each year
Duration
12 months for the clinical fellowship; observerships of 1-2 months are also available.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery lists a one-year clinical fellowship, with shorter observerships, at the Asenjo neurosurgery institute in Santiago, which reports two current fellows.

The listing reports about 800 neurosurgical procedures a year (400 elective, 400 emergency) with faculty interests in neuroendoscopy, neuro-oncology, craniopharyngioma, epilepsy surgery, spinal dysraphism, hydrocephalus, spine, trauma and vascular disease.

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ISPN International Fellowships page for the Instituto de Neurocirugía Asenjo (page dated October 2024)Last checked 15 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

MD degree, a completed neurosurgical training programme and indemnity insurance.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Paediatric neurosurgery

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Participation / hands-on scope

The listing reports about 800 neurosurgical procedures a year (400 elective, 400 emergency) with faculty interests in neuroendoscopy, neuro-oncology, craniopharyngioma, epilepsy surgery, spinal dysraphism, hydrocephalus, spine, trauma and vascular disease.

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Medical registration & licensing

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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

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Checked 15 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
April
Duration
12 months for the clinical fellowship; observerships of 1-2 months are also available.
Positions
Not published
Application route
Send a CV with letters of support from two neurosurgeons (preferably ISPN members) to the programme director
Standalone deadline
Apply before December each year
Official contact
valen1@manquehue.net (programme director as listed by ISPN)
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

MD degree, a completed neurosurgical training programme and indemnity insurance.

Funding and support

A university fee is required; no stipend is mentioned.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. University fee required (amount not stated) Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • CV
  • Two letters of support from neurosurgeons

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Instituto de Neurocirugía Dr. Alfonso Asenjo

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
ISPN International Fellowships page for the Instituto de Neurocirugía Asenjo (page dated October 2024)
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dr Sergio Valenzuela, fellowship programme director (as listed by ISPN)
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
15 Apr 2027
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