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Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

⌖ New York, New York · 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
Foreign applicants must have passed the ECFMG or FMGEMS and the FLEX exams, and still need three years of US or Canadian residency training for the New York licence.
Funding
The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Deadline
Cranial fellowship (2030–31): application deadline extended through 15 October 2026; interview invitations November 2026, interviews January 2027, Match Day 12 May 2027. Spine oncology fellowship: rolling.
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-year CAST-approved clinical fellowship in neurosurgical oncology, with an optional laboratory research track (recommended minimum two years) for candidates with lab experience.

More than 1,000 major operative cases a year across brain, skull base and pituitary, spine, peripheral nerve and paediatric brain tumours, with clinic and perioperative care and call shared with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Foreign applicants must have passed the ECFMG or FMGEMS and the FLEX exams, and still need three years of US or Canadian residency training for the New York licence.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Neuro-oncology

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Participation / hands-on scope

More than 1,000 major operative cases a year across brain, skull base and pituitary, spine, peripheral nerve and paediatric brain tumours, with clinic and perioperative care and call shared with NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell.

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Medical registration & licensing

New York State medical licence required before the fellowship begins.

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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
Accepting applications
Commencement
2030–31 academic year (current application cycle)
Duration
1 year
Positions
Not published
Application route
Register with the NRMP Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship Match (AANS/CNS Joint Tumor Section) and apply through the MSK Embark portal. Letters go to Dr Cameron Brennan (cranial) or Dr W. Christopher Newman (spine oncology).
Standalone deadline
Cranial fellowship (2030–31): application deadline extended through 15 October 2026; interview invitations November 2026, interviews January 2027, Match Day 12 May 2027. Spine oncology fellowship: rolling.
Official contact
nsgdept@mskcc.org
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completion of core neurosurgery residency in excellent standing (no enfolded fellowships). Applicants must be eligible for, and obtain before starting, a New York State medical licence, which requires three years of US or Canadian residency training.

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

  • Comprehensive CV
  • Three recent letters of recommendation (one from the current programme director)
  • Statement of intent

Licence, examinations, language & visa

New York State medical licence required before the fellowship begins. Foreign applicants must have passed the ECFMG or FMGEMS and the FLEX exams. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Memorial Sloan Kettering fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
CAST (Society of Neurological Surgeons)
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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