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Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic

⌖ Cleveland, Ohio · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
International medical graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate; USMLE Step 3 is required for H-1B applicants.
Funding
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.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A CAST-accredited 12-month functional fellowship based in the Center for Neurological Restoration.

Movement disorders, chronic pain, psychiatric disorders, neurostimulation, MRI-guided focused ultrasound, radiosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia, intra-axial drug delivery and ablative pain procedures, with research in deep brain stimulation, brain–computer interfaces and spinal cord stimulation.

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Official Cleveland Clinic neurosurgery fellowships pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

International medical graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate; USMLE Step 3 is required for H-1B applicants.

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Training level & pathway

Post-residency clinical fellowship

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Participation / hands-on scope

Movement disorders, chronic pain, psychiatric disorders, neurostimulation, MRI-guided focused ultrasound, radiosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia, intra-axial drug delivery and ablative pain procedures, with research in deep brain stimulation, brain–computer interfaces and spinal cord stimulation.

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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

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.

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

56% 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
Submit the Cleveland Clinic neurological fellowship application form and supporting documents to the programme director.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
nagels@ccf.org
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completed or projected completion of neurosurgical residency at application; USMLE Steps 1, 2CK and 2CS (Step 3 for H-1B applicants) and a valid ECFMG certificate for international medical graduates.

Training level

Post-residency clinical fellowship

Funding and support

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.

Benefits, fees & relocation

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.

Application documents

  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae and cover letter
  • Residency programme director letter
  • At least two supervisor letters
  • USMLE/COMLEX scores
  • Medical school diploma
  • ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

Licence, examinations, language & visa

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.

HOST INSTITUTION

Cleveland Clinic

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Cleveland Clinic neurosurgery fellowships page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Sean Nagel, MD
Accreditation / recognition
Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST), Society of Neurological Surgeons
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?