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Open and Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Fellowship

Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Milwaukee, Wisconsin · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
The official page does not publish specific eligibility criteria; confirm with the programme.
Funding
Institution-wide MCW Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) GME stipend scale for the year beginning 1 July 2026 (e.g. PGY-6 USD 88,570; PGY-7 USD 93,524; PGY-8 USD 96,982) per the official GME benefits page; the fellowship's PGY level is not stated.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
NASBS skull base fellowship match
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-year open and endoscopic skull base fellowship at MCW in Milwaukee accepting one fellow each year through the NASBS skull base fellowship match.

Expanded endoscopic endonasal approaches across all planes and minimal-access keyhole techniques for tumour, vascular, traumatic and congenital pathology, with inpatient and outpatient care and basic and clinical research opportunities.

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Official Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery 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

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Skull base

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Participation / hands-on scope

NASBS skull base fellowship match

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

Institution-wide MCWAH policy: J-1 visas are sponsored by ECFMG; MCWAH will only pursue an H-1B if the applicant has already passed USMLE Step 3 (programme pays H-1B costs except premium processing).

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
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
1 year
Positions
1 fellow per year
Application route
Apply through the NASBS Neurosurgery Skull Base Fellowship Match; letters can be uploaded with the application or emailed to fellowshipmatch@nasbs.org. Review begins around late June/early July with interviews in August/September.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
NSFellowships@mcw.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

The official page does not publish specific eligibility criteria; confirm with the programme.

Funding and support

Institution-wide MCW Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) GME stipend scale for the year beginning 1 July 2026 (e.g. PGY-6 USD 88,570; PGY-7 USD 93,524; PGY-8 USD 96,982) per the official GME benefits page; the fellowship's PGY level is not stated.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide MCWAH housestaff benefits: health insurance (housestaff pay 20% of premium), dental (50% of premium), USD 50,000 group term life insurance, long-term disability (80% of base stipend up to USD 5,000/month) and three weeks' paid vacation. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide MCWAH health (20% employee premium share), dental (50% share), group term life and long-term disability insurance. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

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

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Institution-wide MCWAH policy: J-1 visas are sponsored by ECFMG; MCWAH will only pursue an H-1B if the applicant has already passed USMLE Step 3 (programme pays H-1B costs except premium processing).

HOST INSTITUTION

Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Nathan Zwagerman, MD
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?