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Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship

University of Michigan Medical School Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Ann Arbor, Michigan · 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
Designed for neurosurgeons who have completed an ACGME-accredited (US) neurosurgery residency.
Funding
The official page states that trainee salary is commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training under the HOA contract; exact figures are not published on the fellowship page.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
12 months
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A CAST-accredited 12-month spine fellowship at Michigan Medicine offering comprehensive experience in minimally invasive, complex and reconstructive spine surgery with progressive operative independence.

Minimally invasive, complex revision, deformity, degenerative, tumour and reconstructive spine surgery, with training in instrumentation, navigation, robotics and advanced intraoperative imaging, outpatient spine clinics, weekly spine conference, cadaveric courses and a required spine research project.

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Official University of Michigan 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

Designed for neurosurgeons who have completed an ACGME-accredited (US) neurosurgery residency.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Spine

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Participation / hands-on scope

Minimally invasive, complex revision, deformity, degenerative, tumour and reconstructive spine surgery, with training in instrumentation, navigation, robotics and advanced intraoperative imaging, outpatient spine clinics, weekly spine conference, cadaveric courses and a required spine research project.

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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

36% 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
12 months
Positions
Not published
Application route
Send application materials by email directly to the fellowship director (njkazemi@med.umich.edu) and the program administrator, Heidi Zayan (zayan@med.umich.edu).
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
njkazemi@med.umich.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Designed for neurosurgeons who have completed an ACGME-accredited (US) neurosurgery residency.

Funding and support

The official page states that trainee salary is commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training under the HOA contract; exact figures are not published on the fellowship page.

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

  • Two letters of reference
  • Personal statement
  • Current curriculum vitae

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 Michigan Medical School Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University of Michigan Department of Neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Noojan J. Kazemi, MD (Fellowship Director)
Accreditation / recognition
Society of Neurological Surgeons CAST accreditation
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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Funding: Published as a funded, laboratory-based fellowship.

Exposure: Spinal biomechanics, implantable devices, surgical techniques, publications and major spine conferences.

Eligibility: International spine surgeons or neurosurgery residents from low- and middle-income countries; confirm the active intake.

Still to confirm: Eligibility · Current status · Positions · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Official contact · Accreditation

Source: Official Barrow Global page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Listed lead David O. Okonkwo, MD, PhD

Duration
1 year · July–June
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
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Exposure
Neurotrauma, deformity correction, minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery, navigation and clinical research.
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Funding: Research funding and moonlighting opportunities are published.

Exposure: Neurotrauma, deformity correction, minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery, navigation and clinical research.

Eligibility: Requires US work eligibility plus permanent Pennsylvania medical and DEA licensure.

Still to confirm: Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Examinations · Language · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation

Source: Official University of Pittsburgh page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Cleveland, Ohio · United States

Duration
1 year; optional additional research year for selected candidates
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Salary and benefits are employment-specific and should be confirmed with Cleveland Clinic.
Exposure
Degenerative disease, deformity, trauma, infection, intradural and extradural tumours, complex reconstruction, microsurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202652% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Salary and benefits are employment-specific and should be confirmed with Cleveland Clinic.

Exposure: Degenerative disease, deformity, trauma, infection, intradural and extradural tumours, complex reconstruction, microsurgery and minimally invasive spine surgery.

Eligibility: Possible only when the applicant can satisfy Ohio permanent-licence, USMLE Step 3 and acceptable work-authorisation requirements.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Language · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official Cleveland Clinic fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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