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Skull Base Neurosurgery Fellowship

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

⌖ Chicago, Illinois · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Non-US citizens require a valid visa and US work authorisation; equivalent residency training and Illinois licensure eligibility must be confirmed.
Funding
The official programme page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Deadline
No deadline is published; the programme began reviewing applications on 1 July 2026.
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Active operative management of tumour, vascular, traumatic and congenital skull-base conditions with progressive responsibility; inpatient and outpatient care; cadaveric dissection and simulation at the Northwestern Skull Base Lab.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A supervised full-time skull-base fellowship using the NASBS match; the official page states that applications for 2028–29 are under review.

Open and minimally invasive skull-base surgery, cadaveric dissection, simulation, multidisciplinary management and translational or clinical research.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Non-US citizens require a valid visa and US work authorisation; equivalent residency training and Illinois licensure eligibility must be confirmed.

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Training level & pathway

Post-residency clinical fellowship

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Participation / hands-on scope

Active operative management of tumour, vascular, traumatic and congenital skull-base conditions with progressive responsibility; inpatient and outpatient care; cadaveric dissection and simulation at the Northwestern Skull Base Lab.

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Medical registration & licensing

Illinois medical-licensure eligibility is required.

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

Valid visa and US work authorisation are required for non-US citizens.

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
Not published
Duration
1 year
Positions
Not published
Application route
Apply through the NASBS Skull Base Fellowship Match using the link on the official programme page.
Standalone deadline
No deadline is published; the programme began reviewing applications on 1 July 2026.
Official contact
jchandle@nm.org
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completion of an ACGME-accredited neurological-surgery residency or equivalent training, ABNS board eligibility and eligibility for Illinois medical licensure are required.

Training level

Post-residency clinical fellowship

Funding and support

The official programme 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

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Illinois medical-licensure eligibility is required. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Valid visa and US work authorisation are required for non-US citizens.

HOST INSTITUTION

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Northwestern fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
James P. Chandler, MD
Accreditation / recognition
North American Skull Base Society fellowship match pathway
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

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  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?