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Endoscopic Pituitary and Skull Base Surgery Fellowship

Mass General Brigham / Harvard Medical School

⌖ Boston, Massachusetts · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Completion of an ACGME-accredited programme or the equivalent in the home country, and a valid Massachusetts State Medical License.
Funding
The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Deadline
Current NASBS match cycle closed on 30 June 2026 (interviews 3 August–16 November 2026; Match Day 17 December 2026).
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
One-year fellowship combining endoscopic pituitary and skull base surgery in the operating room and dissection laboratory with clinical and laboratory neuro-endocrine research; at least one scholarly work and one national-meeting abstract expected.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-year fellowship aimed at training the next generation of academic leaders in pituitary and neuroendocrine surgery, with intensive endoscopic training.

Diagnosis and management of patients with pituitary disease; minimally invasive endoscopic surgery in the operating room and dissection laboratory; clinical and laboratory neuroendocrine research. Fellows must contribute at least one scholarly work and submit at least one abstract to a national meeting.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Completion of an ACGME-accredited programme or the equivalent in the home country, and a valid Massachusetts State Medical License.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Pituitary & skull base

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Participation / hands-on scope

One-year fellowship combining endoscopic pituitary and skull base surgery in the operating room and dissection laboratory with clinical and laboratory neuro-endocrine research; at least one scholarly work and one national-meeting abstract expected.

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Medical registration & licensing

A valid Massachusetts State Medical License is required.

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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

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
July 2028 (current NASBS match cycle)
Duration
1 year
Positions
Not published
Application route
Apply through the NASBS Neurosurgery Skull Base Fellowship Match.
Standalone deadline
Current NASBS match cycle closed on 30 June 2026 (interviews 3 August–16 November 2026; Match Day 17 December 2026).
Official contact
cegilligan@bwh.harvard.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completion of an ACGME-accredited programme or the equivalent in the home country, and a valid Massachusetts State Medical License.

Funding and support

The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Letter of intent
  • CV
  • Three letters of recommendation

Licence, examinations, language & visa

A valid Massachusetts State Medical License is required. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Mass General Brigham / Harvard Medical School

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Mass General Brigham fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Timothy R. Smith, MD, PhD, MPH
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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