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Neurosurgical Oncology Observership Program

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Houston · United States

Profile completeness36%16 decision fields need confirmation
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 22 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Professionals: Individuals (e.g. faculty, physicians, researchers, staff) who are currently employed or appointed at a healthcare or academic institution; Trainees: residents, fellows, postdocs in accredited programs; Students enrolled in a formal program.
Funding
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
4 and 6 week observership experiences
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Neurosurgical Oncology Observership Program is accepting observers interested in various clinical facets of Neurosurgical Oncology across Cranial, Skull Base and Spine sections. The department offers 4 and 6 week observership experiences.

Participants observe surgical cases, clinic with subspecialty faculty and subspecialty tumor boards, and attend departmental conferences (Surgical Case Conference, Surgical Anatomy Conference, Clinical Neurosciences Seminar, Journal Club and Cadaver Dissection Sessions).

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MD Anderson – Observer Opportunities in SurgeryLast checked 22 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.

1/6fully publishedNot an admission decision
≈Partially supported

International eligibility

Professionals: Individuals (e.g. faculty, physicians, researchers, staff) who are currently employed or appointed at a healthcare or academic institution; Trainees: residents, fellows, postdocs in accredited programs; Students enrolled in a formal program.

✓Published in profile

Training level & pathway

Professionals, trainees (residents, fellows, postdocs) and students

≈Partially supported

Participation / hands-on scope

Participants observe surgical cases, clinic with subspecialty faculty and subspecialty tumor boards, and attend departmental conferences (Surgical Case Conference, Surgical Anatomy Conference, Clinical Neurosciences Seminar, Journal Club and Cadaver Dissection Sessions).

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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.

Data quality & missing information · 36% of decision fields recorded
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

36% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 22 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
4 and 6 week observership experiences
Positions
Not published
Application route
Fill out the corresponding Observer Inquiry Form.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
sadair@mdanderson.org
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Professionals: Individuals (e.g. faculty, physicians, researchers, staff) who are currently employed or appointed at a healthcare or academic institution; Trainees: residents, fellows, postdocs in accredited programs; Students enrolled in a formal program.

Training level

Professionals, trainees (residents, fellows, postdocs) and students

Funding and support

Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. All professional applicants are subject to pay an Education & Training administrative fee. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • One letter of recommendation from a current supervisor

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.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

What was checked, and when.

These dates apply only to the named information, not the entire profile. Unlisted fields have no separate review date recorded.

HOST INSTITUTION

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Neurosurgery

1 sourced pathway is currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
MD Anderson – Observer Opportunities in Surgery
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
22 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
22 Apr 2027
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Exposure
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Eligibility: Foreign-trained applicants must hold a valid ECFMG certificate and have completed at least 36 months of accredited postgraduate training in the US.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route

Source: Official Barrow programme page. Reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Duration
1 year
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
The undated page quotes an annual CAD 55,925.76 stipend and CAD 1,500 conference support, but retains an April 2016 application deadline; current remuneration is unconfirmed.
Exposure
Combined exposure to three neurosurgical staff; focus areas include awake craniotomy, skull base and pituitary surgery, intra-axial tumours and endoscopic approaches, with in-house call approx. 2-3 days per month.
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Application status: The application paragraph retains an April 1, 2016 deadline. Published pay and leave terms are undated; a current intake and package are not confirmed.

Funding: The undated page quotes an annual CAD 55,925.76 stipend and CAD 1,500 conference support, but retains an April 2016 application deadline; current remuneration is unconfirmed.

Exposure: Combined exposure to three neurosurgical staff; focus areas include awake craniotomy, skull base and pituitary surgery, intra-axial tumours and endoscopic approaches, with in-house call approx. 2-3 days per month.

Eligibility: Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Still to confirm: Eligibility · Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: University of Toronto Division of Neurosurgery fellowship page. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Duration
One year
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Exposure
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Source reviewed 20 Oct 202644% of decision fields recorded
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Application status: Official eligibility wording differs: Saint John's requires R-6 training or higher and US citizenship/permanent residence; the linked PNI clinical fellowship page requires completed ACGME neurosurgery residency. California licence eligibility appears on both. Applicants should resolve the entry-level difference before applying.

Funding: Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Exposure: Emphasis on minimally invasive keyhole and endonasal approaches, neuro-endoscopy and multimodal neuro-oncology treatments.

Eligibility: Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Training level · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Accreditation

Source: Saint John's Cancer Institute fellowship page. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
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