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Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Neuroscience Institute

⌖ Miami, Florida · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Completed neurosurgery training with ABNS board eligibility (or equivalent); passed all three USMLE steps; active Florida medical licence; fully credentialed at Baptist Hospital.
Funding
Institution-wide Baptist Health stipend scale for trainees employed under a trainee agreement, 2026/2027: PGY-1 USD 68,000 to PGY-8 USD 91,000 (PGY-6 USD 83,000; PGY-7 USD 86,000).
Deadline
Applications accepted September to June
Duration
12 months
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A 12-month stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at Baptist Health's Miami Neuroscience Institute, taking one fellow a year.

Movement disorder surgery (stereotactic surgery and focused ultrasound), epilepsy surgery (stereo-EEG, neuromodulation, laser ablation and craniotomy) and clinic work at Baptist Hospital of Miami, with optional pain and radiosurgery experience. Three 24-hour on-call periods a month.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Completed neurosurgery training with ABNS board eligibility (or equivalent); passed all three USMLE steps; active Florida medical licence; fully credentialed at Baptist Hospital.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional & epilepsy

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Participation / hands-on scope

Movement disorder surgery (stereotactic surgery and focused ultrasound), epilepsy surgery (stereo-EEG, neuromodulation, laser ablation and craniotomy) and clinic work at Baptist Hospital of Miami, with optional pain and radiosurgery experience. Three 24-hour on-call periods a month.

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Medical registration & licensing

Active Florida medical licence.

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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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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
1 August
Duration
12 months
Positions
1 per year
Application route
Apply through the Miami Neuroscience Institute page on powerbaptisthealth.net.
Standalone deadline
Applications accepted September to June
Official contact
Aviva.Abosch@BaptistHealth.net; IngnelaLa@BaptistHealth.net
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completed neurosurgery training with ABNS board eligibility (or equivalent); passed all three USMLE steps; active Florida medical licence; fully credentialed at Baptist Hospital.

Funding and support

Institution-wide Baptist Health stipend scale for trainees employed under a trainee agreement, 2026/2027: PGY-1 USD 68,000 to PGY-8 USD 91,000 (PGY-6 USD 83,000; PGY-7 USD 86,000).

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide (2026/2027): 16–24 days off depending on programme; up to 5 paid educational days; USD 1,500 a year for approved educational expenses and USD 1,500 for licensing/exam fees and memberships; monthly mobile-phone allowance; meals; free parking; retirement plan with employer contributions. The quarterly team bonus excludes fellows in non-ACGME programmes. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide: choice of two medical plans, dental (basic plan free), vision, free life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability and business travel insurance, plus optional supplemental and dependent life cover. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • CV
  • Proof of neurosurgical residency completion
  • Three letters of recommendation from neurosurgery residency core faculty
  • USMLE score reports
  • Proof of English fluency

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Active Florida medical licence. All three USMLE steps passed; proof of English fluency required. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Baptist Health South Florida, Miami Neuroscience Institute

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Baptist Health fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Aviva Abosch, MD, PhD
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
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  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?