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Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

Houston Methodist, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Houston, Texas · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Completion of neurosurgery training; graduate of an LCME-accredited or ECFMG-certified medical school and of an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited neurosurgery programme; USMLE Steps 1-3 (or COMLEX); eligible for Texas Medical Board licensure; at least three letters of recommendation.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding details.
Deadline
January 31
Duration
12 months, 1 July to 30 June.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A 12-month non-ACGME fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery running 1 July to 30 June.

Movement disorders, spasticity, pain and epilepsy using stereotaxy, neuromodulation, intrathecal drug delivery, radiosurgery, advanced imaging and surgical robotics, with clinical and research projects.

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Official Houston Methodist stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship pageLast checked 15 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Completion of neurosurgery training; graduate of an LCME-accredited or ECFMG-certified medical school and of an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited neurosurgery programme; USMLE Steps 1-3 (or COMLEX); eligible for Texas Medical Board licensure; at least three letters of recommendation.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Functional & epilepsy

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Participation / hands-on scope

Movement disorders, spasticity, pain and epilepsy using stereotaxy, neuromodulation, intrathecal drug delivery, radiosurgery, advanced imaging and surgical robotics, with clinical and research projects.

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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

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
12 months, 1 July to 30 June.
Positions
Not published
Application route
Contact the program office for application materials.
Standalone deadline
January 31
Official contact
Karolina Sosa, kasosa@houstonmethodist.org, 713.441.3698
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completion of neurosurgery training; graduate of an LCME-accredited or ECFMG-certified medical school and of an ACGME- or RCPSC-accredited neurosurgery programme; USMLE Steps 1-3 (or COMLEX); eligible for Texas Medical Board licensure; at least three letters of recommendation.

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding details.

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

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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

Houston Methodist, Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Houston Methodist stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Amir Faraji, MD, PhD, Program Director
Accreditation / recognition
Non-ACGME program accredited by the Texas Medical Board
Planned editorial review
15 Apr 2027
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Duration
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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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Funding: Not published on the directory page.

Exposure: Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery including neuromodulation and related open and stereotactic procedures for movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain and psychiatric disorders.

Eligibility: Applicants seeking advanced stereotactic and functional training after core neurosurgery residency; selections are made about two years ahead; the page states applications are open for 2028 and beyond.

Still to confirm: Funding · Deadline · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance

Source: Official Stanford Stereotactic and Functional Clinical Instructorship page. Reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Duration
1–2 years
Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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Source reviewed 13 Oct 202644% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Not clearly published on the directory page.

Exposure: Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and epilepsy surgery case mix at Toronto Western Hospital, the largest neurosurgery service in Canada.

Eligibility: Physicians seeking additional specialised clinical and research training who will return to an academic position on completion, as described for University of Toronto neurosurgery clinical fellowships.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Accreditation

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Listed lead Alon Mogilner, MD, PhD

Duration
Clinical fellowship year (length set with the programme director)
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Stipend and salary figures are not listed on the NYU neurosurgery fellowships page; employed fellows follow NYU Langone house-staff / GME appointment terms.
Exposure
Neuromodulation fellowship directed by Alon Mogilner, MD, PhD.
Source reviewed 12 Oct 202648% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Stipend and salary figures are not listed on the NYU neurosurgery fellowships page; employed fellows follow NYU Langone house-staff / GME appointment terms.

Exposure: Neuromodulation fellowship directed by Alon Mogilner, MD, PhD.

Eligibility: Detailed entry criteria are set by each fellowship director; the department directs applicants to Allison George Lucas for application information.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Application documents · Accreditation

Source: Official NYU Langone fellowships page. Reviewed 12 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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