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WFNS International Neurosurgery Fellowship

P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre

⌖ Mumbai · India

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
WFNS Foundation fellowship criteria (all WFNS training centres): completed medical degree (MD or equivalent), a commitment to return to the home country after training, and a recommendation signed by the home department head, dean or hospital director.
Funding
Monthly stipend of Rs. 60,000 (about US$1,000) plus complimentary accommodation.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
3 months
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A WFNS-listed postgraduate training centre offering two three-month international fellowships, with vacancies stated as available from 2027.

Observation and patient contact, with assisting possible after temporary Indian registration; acoustic neuroma, skull base, cerebrovascular, neuro-oncology, pituitary, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery and peripheral nerve surgery.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

WFNS Foundation fellowship criteria (all WFNS training centres): completed medical degree (MD or equivalent), a commitment to return to the home country after training, and a recommendation signed by the home department head, dean or hospital director.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · International training

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Participation / hands-on scope

Observation and patient contact, with assisting possible after temporary Indian registration; acoustic neuroma, skull base, cerebrovascular, neuro-oncology, pituitary, neuroendoscopy, minimally invasive surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery and peripheral nerve surgery.

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Medical registration & licensing

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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

52% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
WFNS vacancy update: available from 2027.
Duration
3 months
Positions
2
Application route
Online WFNS fellowship application only (wfns.org/fellowship-application).
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
centraloffice@wfns.org
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Young neurosurgeons from developing countries; online WFNS application with passport/ID, medical diploma, CV, recommendation letter(s) and motivation letter.

Funding and support

Monthly stipend of Rs. 60,000 (about US$1,000) plus complimentary accommodation.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Complimentary accommodation.

Application documents

  • Passport or ID card
  • Medical diploma or Faculty of Medicine certificate
  • CV
  • Letter(s) of recommendation
  • Motivation letter

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

P.D. Hinduja National Hospital & Medical Research Centre

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official WFNS training-centre profile
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
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?