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Stereotactic and Functional Fellowship

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Lexington, Kentucky · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Graduate of an ACGME- or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-accredited neurosurgery residency; enfolded CAST fellowships must follow the chief resident (PGY-7) year; must be eligible for an unrestricted Kentucky medical licence granted before the start date.
Funding
Institution-wide UK College of Medicine GME stipends for 2026-27: PGY-6 USD 79,000, PGY-7 USD 82,250, PGY-8 USD 86,500; the PGY level is set by the lowest PGY level eligible to train in the subspecialty, so confirm the level with the programme.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
At least 12 months (6 months clinical, 6 months research)
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

CAST-accredited functional fellowship of at least 12 months split between clinical duties and dedicated research.

Framed and frameless stereotaxy, stereotactic radiosurgery, electrical recording and stimulation for movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain, degenerative disease, neurological injury and psychiatric disorders.

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Official University of Kentucky fellowship pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Graduate of an ACGME- or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-accredited neurosurgery residency; enfolded CAST fellowships must follow the chief resident (PGY-7) year; must be eligible for an unrestricted Kentucky medical licence granted before the start date.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional

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Participation / hands-on scope

Framed and frameless stereotaxy, stereotactic radiosurgery, electrical recording and stimulation for movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain, degenerative disease, neurological injury and psychiatric disorders.

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Medical registration & licensing

Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure application required; licence must be granted before the start date.

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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 learners are not sponsored at this time.

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
Not published
Duration
At least 12 months (6 months clinical, 6 months research)
Positions
Not published
Application route
Mail a CV and letter of interest to Dr Farhan Mirza, Medical Sciences Building, MS107, 780 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0298.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
megan.northern@uky.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Graduate of an ACGME- or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada-accredited neurosurgery residency; enfolded CAST fellowships must follow the chief resident (PGY-7) year; must be eligible for an unrestricted Kentucky medical licence granted before the start date.

Funding and support

Institution-wide UK College of Medicine GME stipends for 2026-27: PGY-6 USD 79,000, PGY-7 USD 82,250, PGY-8 USD 86,500; the PGY level is set by the lowest PGY level eligible to train in the subspecialty, so confirm the level with the programme.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide UK GME benefits for residents and fellows: health coverage, 15 paid vacation days, 10 holidays plus 5 floating days, 12 days temporary disability (sick) leave including 2 wellness days, 30 days paid family medical leave per programme, licensure support, retirement plans and educational funding. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • CV
  • Letter of interest
  • Documentation of eligibility
  • KBML licence application

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure application required; licence must be granted before the start date. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa learners are not sponsored at this time.

HOST INSTITUTION

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University of Kentucky fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Farhan Mirza, MD
Accreditation / recognition
CAST (Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training)
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?