⌖ Cleveland, Ohio · United States
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More than 350 adult and paediatric epilepsy operations a year, including temporal and extratemporal resections, SEEG, laser and radiofrequency ablation, hemispherectomy, corpus callosotomy and neuromodulation, plus a required three-month electrophysiology course.
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International medical graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate; USMLE Step 3 is required for H-1B applicants.
Post-residency clinical fellowship
More than 350 adult and paediatric epilepsy operations a year, including temporal and extratemporal resections, SEEG, laser and radiofrequency ablation, hemispherectomy, corpus callosotomy and neuromodulation, plus a required three-month electrophysiology course.
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The official neurosurgery fellowships page requires USMLE Step 3 for applicants requesting an H-1B visa; Cleveland Clinic neurological fellowship pages state that Cleveland Clinic supports H-1B and J-1 sponsorship for qualified applicants. Confirm with the programme.
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Completion of an accredited neurosurgery residency; USMLE Steps 1, 2CK and 2CS (Step 3 for H-1B applicants) and a valid ECFMG certificate for international medical graduates.
Post-residency clinical fellowship
Institution-wide Cleveland Clinic GME salary for clinical residents and fellows (effective 16 May 2026): PGY-6 USD 84,180, PGY-7 USD 89,204, PGY-8 USD 90,521; confirm the PGY level for this fellowship.
Institution-wide Cleveland Clinic GME benefits for clinical trainees: medical, dental and vision insurance, no-cost short- and long-term disability cover, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance (1x base pay), 15 working days vacation plus at least 5 personal days, fully paid maternity/parental leave, 403(b) with employer match, USD 1,000 annual educational allowance, up to USD 2,500 to present at one meeting a year (PGY-2+), on-call meal allowance and interest-free loans up to USD 4,800. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide: Cleveland Clinic provides professional liability cover for all residents and fellows within its teaching programmes (outside elective rotations not covered). Accommodation support is not published.
Registration requirements need direct confirmation. USMLE Steps 1, 2CK and 2CS (Step 3 for H-1B applicants) Language requirements are not published. The official neurosurgery fellowships page requires USMLE Step 3 for applicants requesting an H-1B visa; Cleveland Clinic neurological fellowship pages state that Cleveland Clinic supports H-1B and J-1 sponsorship for qualified applicants. Confirm with the programme.
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