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Spine Surgery Fellowship

Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery

⌖ Indianapolis, Indiana · 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
Residents or graduates of ACGME-accredited US neurosurgical residency programmes or RCPSC-approved Canadian programmes.
Funding
Institution-wide IU School of Medicine GME stipends for residents and fellows, July 2026–June 2027: PGY-6 USD 81,100, PGY-7 USD 84,600, PGY-8 USD 88,200 (July 2027–June 2028: PGY-7 USD 88,500, PGY-8 USD 90,646); confirm the PGY level that applies to this fellowship.
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 spine surgery fellowship in Indiana University's Department of Neurological Surgery covering the full range of complex and minimally invasive spinal surgery.

Complex and minimally invasive spine procedures, tumours, artificial disc replacement, degenerative disease, trauma, kyphoplasty and pain management, plus traumatic spine and brain disorders in amateur and professional athletes.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Residents or graduates of ACGME-accredited US neurosurgical residency programmes or RCPSC-approved Canadian programmes.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Spine

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Participation / hands-on scope

Complex and minimally invasive spine procedures, tumours, artificial disc replacement, degenerative disease, trauma, kyphoplasty and pain management, plus traumatic spine and brain disorders in amateur and professional athletes.

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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

The department states it is unable to accept applicants with an ECFMG visa.

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

44% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
1 year
Positions
Not published
Application route
Submit application materials to Janna Thornton, director of education for neurosurgery.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
jaathorn@iu.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Residents or graduates of ACGME-accredited US neurosurgical residency programmes or RCPSC-approved Canadian programmes.

Funding and support

Institution-wide IU School of Medicine GME stipends for residents and fellows, July 2026–June 2027: PGY-6 USD 81,100, PGY-7 USD 84,600, PGY-8 USD 88,200 (July 2027–June 2028: PGY-7 USD 88,500, PGY-8 USD 90,646); confirm the PGY level that applies to this fellowship.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide IU GME benefits for residents and fellows: four weeks of vacation a year, paid parental, caregiver and medical leave, health and dental insurance with no monthly premiums for trainees and families, free life and disability insurance, free parking at all hospitals, inter-hospital shuttle in Indianapolis and the Indiana University tuition benefit. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide: IU GME provides professional liability insurance for the duration of training, plus no-premium health and dental cover. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of interest
  • Three letters of recommendation

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. The department states it is unable to accept applicants with an ECFMG visa.

HOST INSTITUTION

Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Indiana University School of Medicine fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
David W. Stockwell, MD (Fellowship Director)
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?