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Neurosurgery Stereotactic and Functional 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 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
The official page does not publish eligibility criteria.
Funding
Institution-wide Ohio State Wexner Medical Center GME housestaff stipends (latest schedule published, FY2025): PGY-7 USD 78,409, PGY-8 USD 82,997, PGY-9 USD 83,680; confirm the current rate and PGY level with the programme.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Confirm with programme
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A CAST-accredited clinical stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at Ohio State with a diverse, high-volume neuromodulation case mix and active research programme.

Over 500 surgeries a year including deep brain stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, epilepsy surgery and focused ultrasound, training on three robotic guidance systems with intraoperative CT and MRI, weekly DBS conferences, monthly journal club, quarterly neuromodulation speaker series and active research in DBS, epilepsy, functional radiosurgery, intrathecal drug delivery and focused ultrasound trials.

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Official Ohio State College of Medicine fellowship pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

The official page does not publish eligibility criteria.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional

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Participation / hands-on scope

Over 500 surgeries a year including deep brain stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, epilepsy surgery and focused ultrasound, training on three robotic guidance systems with intraoperative CT and MRI, weekly DBS conferences, monthly journal club, quarterly neuromodulation speaker series and active research in DBS, epilepsy, functional radiosurgery, intrathecal drug delivery and focused ultrasound trials.

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Medical registration & licensing

Institution-wide OSU GME eligibility policy: appointees must hold (or have applied for) an Ohio State Medical Board training certificate or a permanent Ohio medical licence before starting; international graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate or a full unrestricted Ohio licence.

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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

Institution-wide OSU GME eligibility policy (linked from the GME resources page, last revised 2005): non-US citizens need permanent residency with work authorisation, or J-1 eligibility through ECFMG (DS-2019 required before starting); H-1B only for US-school F-1 graduates or trainees already on H-1B at another institution. Confirm current visa policy with the programme.

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

36% 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
Confirm with programme
Positions
Not published
Application route
Submit a letter of introduction and curriculum vitae to Dr Brian Dalm.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
brian.dalm@osumc.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

The official page does not publish eligibility criteria.

Funding and support

Institution-wide Ohio State Wexner Medical Center GME housestaff stipends (latest schedule published, FY2025): PGY-7 USD 78,409, PGY-8 USD 82,997, PGY-9 USD 83,680; confirm the current rate and PGY level with the programme.

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

  • Letter of introduction
  • Curriculum vitae

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Institution-wide OSU GME eligibility policy: appointees must hold (or have applied for) an Ohio State Medical Board training certificate or a permanent Ohio medical licence before starting; international graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate or a full unrestricted Ohio licence. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Institution-wide OSU GME eligibility policy (linked from the GME resources page, last revised 2005): non-US citizens need permanent residency with work authorisation, or J-1 eligibility through ECFMG (DS-2019 required before starting); H-1B only for US-school F-1 graduates or trainees already on H-1B at another institution. Confirm current visa policy with the programme.

HOST INSTITUTION

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Ohio State College of Medicine fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Brian Dalm, MD (Associate Program Director)
Accreditation / recognition
CAST accredited
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?