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Advanced Endoscopic & Open Skull Base Surgery 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
Confirm with programme
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A skull-base fellowship combining endoscopic and open surgery with clinical research on meningiomas and schwannomas in the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute.

Over 200 new meningioma patients and about 100 meningioma operations a year, 50–60 microvascular decompressions for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, and endoscopic anterior skull-base surgery, with outcomes and natural-history research.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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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

Over 200 new meningioma patients and about 100 meningioma operations a year, 50–60 microvascular decompressions for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, and endoscopic anterior skull-base surgery, with outcomes and natural-history research.

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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

USMLE Step 3 is required for H-1B visa applicants.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Confirm with programme
Positions
Not published
Application route
Submit the Cleveland Clinic neurological fellowship application form and supporting documents to the programme contact listed on the official page.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

USMLE Steps 1, 2CK and 2CS are required, 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
  • Personal statement
  • Residency programme director letter
  • At least two clinical supervisor letters
  • USMLE/COMLEX scores
  • Medical school diploma
  • Certificates of prior training
  • ECFMG certificate (IMGs)

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. USMLE Step 3 is required for H-1B visa applicants.

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
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Accreditation / recognition
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Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

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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?