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Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Buffalo, New York · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
ACGME-accredited or international-equivalent neurosurgery residency; international applicants must document exams such as USMLE and include any visa requirements
Funding
The official page does not publish funding details.
Deadline
None; applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Duration
Not specified on the official page.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A CAST-accredited fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery with applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chronic somatic pain, medically intractable epilepsy and treatment-refractory movement disorders, using surgical robotics, MRI-guided stereotactic procedures, MR-guided focused ultrasound and Gamma Knife radiosurgery; research pathways and clinical trials including brain-computer interface.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

ACGME-accredited or international-equivalent neurosurgery residency; international applicants must document exams such as USMLE and include any visa requirements

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Functional & epilepsy

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Participation / hands-on scope

Chronic somatic pain, medically intractable epilepsy and treatment-refractory movement disorders, using surgical robotics, MRI-guided stereotactic procedures, MR-guided focused ultrasound and Gamma Knife radiosurgery; research pathways and clinical trials including brain-computer interface.

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

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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
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Applicants propose anticipated start/end dates in cover letter; applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Duration
Not specified on the official page.
Positions
Not published
Application route
Send CV, cover letter with anticipated start and end dates, three letters of recommendation and any visa requirements to the fellowship director.
Standalone deadline
None; applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Official contact
Jonathan Riley, MD, jriley@ubns.com
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency or international equivalent; international applicants need documented exams such as USMLE.

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding details.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • CV
  • Cover letter with anticipated start/end dates
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Visa requirements, if any

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

University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University at Buffalo stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Jonathan Riley, MD, Fellowship Director (with Assaf Berger, MD)
Accreditation / recognition
CAST
Planned editorial review
15 Apr 2027
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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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Funding: Not published on the directory page.

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Eligibility: Applicants seeking advanced stereotactic and functional training after core neurosurgery residency; selections are made about two years ahead; the page states applications are open for 2028 and beyond.

Still to confirm: Funding · Deadline · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance

Source: Official Stanford Stereotactic and Functional Clinical Instructorship page. Reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Duration
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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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Source reviewed 13 Oct 202644% of decision fields recorded
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Duration
Clinical fellowship year (length set with the programme director)
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Stipend and salary figures are not listed on the NYU neurosurgery fellowships page; employed fellows follow NYU Langone house-staff / GME appointment terms.
Exposure
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Source reviewed 12 Oct 202648% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Stipend and salary figures are not listed on the NYU neurosurgery fellowships page; employed fellows follow NYU Langone house-staff / GME appointment terms.

Exposure: Neuromodulation fellowship directed by Alon Mogilner, MD, PhD.

Eligibility: Detailed entry criteria are set by each fellowship director; the department directs applicants to Allison George Lucas for application information.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Application documents · Accreditation

Source: Official NYU Langone fellowships page. Reviewed 12 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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