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Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship (Clinical Spine Fellowship)

Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian

⌖ New York, New York · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Graduates of an equivalent international residency programme may apply if eligible for a New York State licence and DEA registration.
Funding
The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-year CAST-accredited clinical spine fellowship at Columbia; the official page states it is accepting applications for the position beginning 1 July 2028.

Advanced training in the comprehensive management of spinal disorders, including complex and minimally invasive spine surgery.

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Official Columbia 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

Graduates of an equivalent international residency programme may apply if eligible for a New York State licence and DEA registration.

✓Published in profile

Training level & pathway

Post-residency clinical fellowship (ACGME-accredited or equivalent international residency)

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Participation / hands-on scope

Advanced training in the comprehensive management of spinal disorders, including complex and minimally invasive spine surgery.

✓Published in profile

Medical registration & licensing

Must be eligible to obtain a New York State medical licence and DEA registration.

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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

64% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Accepting applications
Commencement
1 July 2028
Duration
1 year
Positions
1
Application route
Complete the online fellowship application form and submit supporting documents.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
neurosurg_edu@cumc.columbia.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency or an equivalent international programme; must be eligible for a New York State medical licence and DEA registration.

Training level

Post-residency clinical fellowship (ACGME-accredited or equivalent international residency)

Funding and support

The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.

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

  • Fellowship application form
  • Letter of interest
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Current CV
  • 3x5 photo (.jpg)

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Must be eligible to obtain a New York State medical licence and DEA registration. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Columbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Columbia Neurosurgery fellowships page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dean Chou, MD (Spine Fellowship Director)
Accreditation / recognition
CAST accredited
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?