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WFNS Neurosurgical Observership Fellowship

National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center

⌖ Nagoya · Japan

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
WFNS Foundation fellowship criteria (all WFNS training centres): completed medical degree (MD or equivalent), a commitment to return to the home country after training, and a recommendation signed by the home department head, dean or hospital director.
Funding
Accommodation is provided; meals and travel expenses are not covered. No stipend is published.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1–6 months
Hands-on status
Observation
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A WFNS-registered observership at Nagoya Medical Center covering the main neurosurgical subspecialties, with accommodation provided.

Observation across cerebrovascular, endovascular, brain tumour, spine, trauma and functional surgery (deep brain stimulation and epilepsy surgery), case conferences, ward and neuro-intensive care rounds, at a 740-bed hospital performing more than 600 neurosurgical operations per year.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

WFNS Foundation fellowship criteria (all WFNS training centres): completed medical degree (MD or equivalent), a commitment to return to the home country after training, and a recommendation signed by the home department head, dean or hospital director.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Multi-specialty

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Participation / hands-on scope

Observation

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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

Additional documents may be required for a Japanese visa.

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

48% 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
1–6 months
Positions
Not published
Application route
Only the WFNS online application form is accepted.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
centraloffice@wfns.org (WFNS Central Office, Prague)
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Applicants submit a passport copy, medical diploma or faculty certificate, CV, recommendation letter(s) and motivation letter through the WFNS online form.

Funding and support

Accommodation is provided; meals and travel expenses are not covered. No stipend is published.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Provided by the hospital.

Application documents

  • Passport copy
  • Medical diploma or faculty certificate
  • CV
  • Recommendation letter(s)
  • Motivation letter

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Additional documents may be required for a Japanese visa.

HOST INSTITUTION

National Hospital Organization Nagoya Medical Center

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official WFNS training-centre profile
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?