A 6–12-month spine fellowship at NNI's Tan Tock Seng Hospital campus for neurosurgeons and orthopaedic surgeons.
Assessment and treatment of spinal problems, supervised spinal surgery, spine-registry work and research at NNI@TTSH.
ClinicalRolling / contact programme
Spine →Spine Fellowship Programme
National Neuroscience Institute
⌖ Singapore · Singapore
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Key facts at a glance
Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.
- Eligibility
- Overseas doctors registered and in good standing at home, with 3 years' post-housemanship practice or a postgraduate qualification, sponsored by their government, regional health authority or employing institution.
- Funding
- Fellows bear all expenses; a S$545 processing fee (incl. GST) is charged after acceptance.
- Deadline
- Not recorded · check the official call
- Duration
- 6 to 12 months
- Hands-on status
- Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
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International eligibility
Overseas doctors registered and in good standing at home, with 3 years' post-housemanship practice or a postgraduate qualification, sponsored by their government, regional health authority or employing institution.
Training level & pathway
Clinical · Spine
Participation / hands-on scope
Assessment and treatment of spinal problems, supervised spinal surgery, spine-registry work and research at NNI@TTSH.
Medical registration & licensing
SMC temporary registration, MOM Training Employment Pass and MPS indemnity cover.
Language requirement
Must meet Singapore Medical Council English-language requirements.
Visa & work authorisation
NNI helps obtain a Ministry of Manpower Training Employment Pass after SMC approval.
NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.
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- Application status
- Rolling / contact programme
- Commencement
- Not published
- Duration
- 6 to 12 months
- Positions
- Not published
- Application route
- Online form via NNI at least 9 months before target start.
- Standalone deadline
- No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
- Official contact
- Not published in this profile
Published entry requirements.
Clinical or academic eligibility
Neurosurgery or orthopaedic resident who has completed specialist training in their country and intends a significant spine practice; NNI overseas-fellow requirements apply.
Funding and support
Fellows bear all expenses; a S$545 processing fee (incl. GST) is charged after acceptance.
Benefits, fees & relocation
Benefits not published in this profile. S$545 processing fee (incl. 9% GST). Malpractice indemnity cover from the Medical Protection Society is required. Accommodation support is not published.
Application documents
- NNI application form
- Latest CV
- Two recommendation letters
- Letter of support from current employer
- Vaccination and serology records (varicella, Tdap, MMR, hepatitis B/C, HIV, COVID-19)
Licence, examinations, language & visa
SMC temporary registration, MOM Training Employment Pass and MPS indemnity cover. Examination requirements are not published. Must meet Singapore Medical Council English-language requirements. NNI helps obtain a Ministry of Manpower Training Employment Pass after SMC approval.
HOST INSTITUTION
National Neuroscience Institute
5 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.
SOURCE & VERIFICATION
Official programme information.
- Source
- Official NNI neurosurgery fellowship programmes page
- 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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- Are international graduates eligible?
- Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
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- What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?