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Neurotrauma and Global Neurosurgery International Fellowship

MEDITECH Foundation (Colombia) with the Global Health Research Group on Neurotrauma, University of Cambridge

⌖ Colombia (clinical) and Cambridge (research) · Colombia / United Kingdom

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 12 Nov 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

No exact application window is recorded. Check the host's current call before applying. Recorded status: Rolling / contact programme; source review 12 Nov 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.

Eligibility
The application page encourages neurosurgeons from low- and middle-income countries with basic English proficiency and requests certification of their home-country neurosurgery training.
Funding
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Hands-on status
Full-time clinical work in Colombia for acute and chronic cranial and spinal neurotrauma, with research through the Cambridge collaboration.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Combined clinical and research neurotrauma fellowship for LMIC neurosurgeons.

Cranial and spinal neurotrauma in adults and children, neurotrauma critical care, global neurosurgery activities and clinical research; clinical portion full-time in Colombia, research with Cambridge.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

The application page encourages neurosurgeons from low- and middle-income countries with basic English proficiency and requests certification of their home-country neurosurgery training.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Neurotrauma & neurocritical care

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Participation / hands-on scope

Full-time clinical work in Colombia for acute and chronic cranial and spinal neurotrauma, with research through the Cambridge collaboration.

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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

Basic English proficiency

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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

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Status at last source review
Rolling / contact programme

Application form and documents are described; duration, deadline and funding are not published.

Commencement
Not recorded · confirm the intended intake
Duration
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Positions
Not recorded · ask about places for the intended intake
Application route
Download and complete the application form with supporting documents
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Andres M. Rubiano rubianoam@gmail.com; P. David Adelson David.Adelson@hsc.wvu.edu; admin Jonathan Pardo pardo.jonathan.meditechf@outlook.com
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Neurosurgeons from low- and middle-income countries with basic English proficiency; certification of a neurological surgery programme in the home country.

Funding and support

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

Benefits, fees & relocation

Programme and application fees
Not recorded. Confirm tuition, application and placement fees; missing fees do not mean the placement is free.
Benefits
Not recorded. Ask which benefits, if any, are included in the appointment.
Insurance
Not recorded. Confirm medical, professional indemnity and travel cover appropriate to the placement.
Accommodation
Not recorded. Confirm whether housing is arranged or funded, and which costs remain yours.

Application documents

  • Application form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Certification of home-country neurosurgery programme

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. Basic English proficiency Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

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HOST INSTITUTION

MEDITECH Foundation (Colombia) with the Global Health Research Group on Neurotrauma, University of Cambridge

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Neurotrauma and Global Neurosurgery International Fellowship website
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
12 Nov 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
P. David Adelson (USA); Andres M. Rubiano (Colombia)
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Recorded background
The July 2021 brochure described a one-year Colombia–United States format, with nine months of clinical training in Colombia and three months of research in the United States. Its published support covered salary and some travel and living expenses. The Meditech–Cambridge page describes a different research partner.
Planned editorial review
12 May 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

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  1. Which medical registration and immigration route apply, and what support does the host provide?
  2. Which intake is recruiting, when do applications close, and when would the placement start?
  3. What stipend or salary is offered, and which tuition, application or placement fees would I pay?
  4. Who arranges and pays for insurance and accommodation?
  5. Which language evidence and examinations apply to this programme and my training background?