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Skull Base Surgery Research Fellowship

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery

⌖ Columbus, Ohio · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Aimed primarily at international neurosurgeons; university sponsors a J-1 visa; must have completed neurosurgery residency and commit to at least 12 months.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding details.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Minimum of 12 months.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Research fellowship for international neurosurgeons combining skull base laboratory work with observation of the clinical skull base team.

ALT-VISION anatomical laboratory dissection, shadowing open microscopic, endoscopic endonasal and combined skull base surgery, clinic and weekly conferences, and non-surgical clinical research.

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Official Ohio State neurosurgery fellowship pageLast checked 15 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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✓Published in profile

International eligibility

Aimed primarily at international neurosurgeons; university sponsors a J-1 visa; must have completed neurosurgery residency and commit to at least 12 months.

≈Partially supported

Training level & pathway

Research fellowship · Skull base

≈Partially supported

Participation / hands-on scope

ALT-VISION anatomical laboratory dissection, shadowing open microscopic, endoscopic endonasal and combined skull base surgery, clinic and weekly conferences, and non-surgical clinical research.

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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.

✓Published in profile

Language requirement

All activities conducted in English; TOEFL minimum 550 (paper) or 79 (iBT)

≈Partially supported

Visa & work authorisation

J-1 visa sponsored by the university; process usually starts 6 to 8 months before start

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

52% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 15 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
July or January
Duration
Minimum of 12 months.
Positions
Usually 3 positions per start date, depending on availability
Application route
Submit CV, three letters of recommendation and TOEFL score report in English
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Sarah Hallam, Education Program Manager, Sarah.Hallam@osumc.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completed neurosurgery residency; aimed mainly at international neurosurgeons; TOEFL minimum 550 (paper) or 79 (internet).

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding details.

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

  • CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • TOEFL score report

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. All activities conducted in English; TOEFL minimum 550 (paper) or 79 (iBT) J-1 visa sponsored by the university; process usually starts 6 to 8 months before start

HOST INSTITUTION

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery

6 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Ohio State neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
15 Apr 2027
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Duration
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Deadline
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Funding
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Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Language · Benefits · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents

Source: Official RCS England register. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Duration
Confirm with programme
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not clearly published on the teaching page.
Exposure
Medium-to-high complexity neurosurgery with strength in skull base, vascular and functional surgery; technology cited by visitors includes intraoperative CT/MRI, Kinevo microscopes, endoscopy towers and neuronavigation.
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Funding: Not clearly published on the teaching page.

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Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Examinations · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Accreditation

Source: Official Hospital Clínic teaching page. Reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Duration
2 years
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Sponsorship by the fellow's agency is required for the complete training period.
Exposure
Neurosurgery, radiation oncology, rhinology, otology, head-and-neck surgery, research, electives and simulation across accredited centres.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202648% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Sponsorship by the fellow's agency is required for the complete training period.

Exposure: Neurosurgery, radiation oncology, rhinology, otology, head-and-neck surgery, research, electives and simulation across accredited centres.

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Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · International eligibility · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application route · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation

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

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