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Stereotactic and Functional (Neuromodulation) Fellowship

University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery / UofL Health

⌖ Louisville, Kentucky · 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
International medical graduates welcome; board certification in neurosurgery in their own country and English fluency required.
Funding
2026-2027 stipends range from $63,723.67 (PGY-1) to $85,733.08 (PGY-8) per year; additional positions may be available with external funding.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 or 2 years
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

CAST-accredited functional and neuromodulation fellowship that interviews up to three years ahead and makes offers two years before the start date.

Diagnosis and patient selection for epilepsy, pain and movement disorders, including deep brain stimulation selection, with research opportunities; rotations at UofL Hospital and Jewish Hospital.

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Official University of Louisville 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

International medical graduates welcome; board certification in neurosurgery in their own country and English fluency required.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional

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Participation / hands-on scope

Diagnosis and patient selection for epilepsy, pain and movement disorders, including deep brain stimulation selection, with research opportunities; rotations at UofL Hospital and Jewish Hospital.

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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

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
Not published
Duration
1 or 2 years
Positions
Not published
Application route
Submit materials to the fellowship programme coordinator; interviews begin three years before the start and offers are made two years ahead.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
christina.greene@louisville.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

US graduates may apply for an enfolded or postgraduate fellowship; international medical graduates with a strong academic record are welcome, with neurosurgical board certification in their country and English fluency required.

Funding and support

2026-2027 stipends range from $63,723.67 (PGY-1) to $85,733.08 (PGY-8) per year; additional positions may be available with external funding.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Life, health, dental and disability insurance, malpractice cover, medical licensure, leave, parental leave, retirement plan and parking (subject to change). Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Personal statement
  • Current CV
  • At least two letters of recommendation

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

University of Louisville School of Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery / UofL Health

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University of Louisville fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Joseph Neimat, 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?