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Stereotactic, Functional and Epilepsy Neurosurgery Fellowship

Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Neurological Surgery

⌖ Indianapolis, Indiana · United States

Profile completeness52%12 decision fields need confirmation
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-approved US or RCPSC-approved Canadian neurosurgical residency programmes who are eligible for Indiana medical licensure.
Funding
The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Deadline
No closing date published; applications open for the 2027–28 and 2028–29 academic years.
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-year CAST-accredited stereotactic, functional and epilepsy fellowship at Indiana University; the official page states applications are open for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 academic years.

Deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, MRI-guided focused ultrasound, stereo-EEG, laser interstitial thermal therapy, open and minimally invasive epilepsy resections and spinal cord stimulation.

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Official Indiana University School of Medicine fellowship pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

Decision-critical fields are separated into published information, partial signals and questions that require direct confirmation.

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International eligibility

Residents or graduates of ACGME-approved US or RCPSC-approved Canadian neurosurgical residency programmes who are eligible for Indiana medical licensure.

≈Partially supported

Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional & epilepsy

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Participation / hands-on scope

Deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, responsive neurostimulation, MRI-guided focused ultrasound, stereo-EEG, laser interstitial thermal therapy, open and minimally invasive epilepsy resections and spinal cord stimulation.

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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.

Data quality & missing information · 52% of decision fields recorded
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

52% 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.

✓ Duration✓ Eligibility✓ Funding✓ Training exposure✓ Current status✓ Official source✓ Deadline✓ Visa / work authorisation✓ Application documents✓ Application route✓ Official contact✓ Programme director✓ Accreditation— Commencement: confirm directly— Positions: confirm directly— Participation level: confirm directly— Training level: confirm directly— International eligibility: confirm directly— Medical registration: confirm directly— Examinations: confirm directly— Language: confirm directly— Benefits: confirm directly— Fees: confirm directly— Insurance: confirm directly— Accommodation: confirm directly
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Accepting applications
Commencement
Not published
Duration
1 year
Positions
Not published
Application route
Send application materials to the Director of Education for Neurological Surgery (Janna Thornton).
Standalone deadline
No closing date published; applications open for the 2027–28 and 2028–29 academic years.
Official contact
jaathorn@iu.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Residents or graduates of ACGME-approved US or RCPSC-approved Canadian neurosurgical residency programmes who are eligible for Indiana medical licensure.

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

  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Brief statement of interest on experience and career goals
  • Three letters of recommendation, one from the residency programme director

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

7 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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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 A. Purger, MD, PhD (Fellowship Director)
Accreditation / recognition
CAST accredited
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

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  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?