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Adult Spine Fellowship

Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Durham, North Carolina · 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
Institution-wide Duke GME rule: international medical graduates need a currently valid ECFMG certificate or a full unrestricted US licence.
Funding
Institution-wide Duke GME stipend scale for residents and fellows, FY27 (effective 1 Jul 2026): PGY-6 USD 86,292; PGY-7 USD 90,036; PGY-8 USD 94,332 per year, per the Duke Neurosurgery stipends and benefits page.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Confirm with programme
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Duke Neurosurgery lists an Adult Spine Fellowship among its post-residency fellowships, directed by Muhammad Abd-El-Barr, MD, PhD. Programme details should be confirmed with the fellowship administrator.

Post-residency adult spine surgery training within the Duke Department of Neurosurgery; the list page does not publish case volumes or rotation details.

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Official Duke Neurosurgery fellowship programmes pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Institution-wide Duke GME rule: international medical graduates need a currently valid ECFMG certificate or a full unrestricted US licence.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Spine

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Participation / hands-on scope

Post-residency adult spine surgery training within the Duke Department of Neurosurgery; the list page does not publish case volumes or rotation details.

✓Published in profile

Medical registration & licensing

Institution-wide Duke GME rule: a North Carolina full licence or Resident Training Licence (RTL) is required.

✓Published in profile

Language requirement

Institution-wide Duke GME technical standards require effective communication in English.

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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

48% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 8 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

✓ Funding✓ Training exposure✓ Official source✓ International eligibility✓ Medical registration✓ Examinations✓ Language✓ Benefits✓ Insurance✓ Application route✓ Official contact✓ Programme director— Duration: confirm directly— Eligibility: confirm directly— Current status: confirm directly— Commencement: confirm directly— Deadline: confirm directly— Positions: confirm directly— Participation level: confirm directly— Training level: confirm directly— Visa / work authorisation: confirm directly— Fees: confirm directly— Accommodation: confirm directly— Application documents: confirm directly— Accreditation: confirm directly
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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
Contact the fellowship programme administrator, Wendy Morman.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
wendy.morman@duke.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Institution-wide Duke GME requirements: graduates of LCME/AOA-accredited US or Canadian schools, or international medical graduates with a valid ECFMG certificate or a full unrestricted US licence; fellowship applicants must document passing scores on all three parts of USMLE, COMLEX or the Canadian equivalent. The department does not publish programme-specific criteria.

Funding and support

Institution-wide Duke GME stipend scale for residents and fellows, FY27 (effective 1 Jul 2026): PGY-6 USD 86,292; PGY-7 USD 90,036; PGY-8 USD 94,332 per year, per the Duke Neurosurgery stipends and benefits page.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide Duke GME benefits for residents and fellows: USD 1,000 relocation benefit for new employees, 4% 403(b) retirement contribution after one year, 20 paid vacation days per year, 6 weeks paid parental leave, free premium parking, on-call meal benefit, dependent back-up care. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide: choice of four health plans (two at no cost to the trainee), dental and vision cover, no-cost USD 100K life insurance and base disability insurance (60% of stipend up to USD 4,000/month). Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Institution-wide Duke GME rule: a North Carolina full licence or Resident Training Licence (RTL) is required. Institution-wide Duke GME rule: fellowship applicants must document passing scores on all three parts of USMLE (or COMLEX/Canadian equivalent). Institution-wide Duke GME technical standards require effective communication in English. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Duke Neurosurgery fellowship programmes page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Muhammad Abd-El-Barr, MD, PhD
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
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?