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Paediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Observership — Park Clinic

Park Clinic, Kolkata

⌖ Kolkata · India

Profile completeness36%16 decision fields need confirmation
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 27 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

No exact application window is recorded. Check the host's current call before applying. Recorded status: Current availability unconfirmed; source review 27 Oct 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.

Eligibility
The undated ISPN listing calls for medical qualifications and occupational-health clearance; ask the host for its current selection and registration requirements.
Funding
The undated listing mentions salary and accommodation, but current support, amount and eligibility have not been verified.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
The undated ISPN listing gives 3–18 months and mentions an optional six months at Alder Hey, Liverpool; confirm both arrangements with the hosts.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

ISPN lists a paediatric neurosurgery clinical observer route at Park Clinic in Kolkata, with a possible Liverpool segment. The current intake and terms need host confirmation.

Paediatric neurosurgery observer pathway listed by ISPN. Clinical activity, patient contact and any Alder Hey placement require separate host approval.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the recorded evidence supports.

Decision-critical fields are separated into published information, partial signals and questions that require direct confirmation.

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International eligibility

General entry requirements: The undated ISPN listing calls for medical qualifications and occupational-health clearance; ask the host for its current selection and registration requirements. Separate international eligibility is not recorded.

≈Scope or eligibility needs confirmation

Training level & pathway

Observership · Paediatric neurosurgery

≈Scope or eligibility needs confirmation

Participation / hands-on scope

Paediatric neurosurgery observer pathway listed by ISPN. Clinical activity, patient contact and any Alder Hey placement require separate host approval.

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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

Visa, sponsorship and work-right requirements are appointment-specific and must be confirmed with the institution.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

Data quality & missing information · 36% of decision fields recorded
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

36% of tracked decision fields are recorded

Checked 27 Oct 2026. Unresolved fields are missing, qualified or awaiting confirmation in this record. They may be available from the host; a missing field does not mean that a requirement or cost does not apply.

✓ Eligibility✓ Funding✓ Training exposure✓ Official source✓ Insurance✓ Accommodation✓ Application route✓ Official contact✓ Programme director— Duration: confirm directly— Current status: confirm directly— Commencement: confirm directly— Deadline: confirm directly— Positions: confirm directly— Participation level: confirm directly— Training level: confirm directly— International eligibility: confirm directly— Medical registration: confirm directly— Examinations: confirm directly— Language: confirm directly— Visa / work authorisation: confirm directly— Benefits: confirm directly— Fees: confirm directly— Application documents: confirm directly— Accreditation: confirm directly
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Status at last source review
Current availability unconfirmed

Undated ISPN listing; confirm whether the host still accepts fellows, the supervisor, and the terms before applying.

Commencement
Not recorded · confirm the intended intake
Duration
The undated ISPN listing gives 3–18 months and mentions an optional six months at Alder Hey, Liverpool; confirm both arrangements with the hosts.
Positions
Not recorded · ask about places for the intended intake
Application route
The ISPN record directs applicants to its listed programme director; verify the current contact before sending documents.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
sandipchat@gmail.com (undated ISPN listing; verify before use).
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

The undated ISPN listing calls for medical qualifications and occupational-health clearance; ask the host for its current selection and registration requirements.

Funding and support

The undated listing mentions salary and accommodation, but current support, amount and eligibility have not been verified.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Programme and application fees
Not recorded. Confirm tuition, application and placement fees; missing fees do not mean the placement is free.
Benefits
Not recorded. Ask which benefits, if any, are included in the appointment.
Insurance
The undated ISPN listing says the hospital covers medical indemnity. Present coverage, limits and any personal insurance obligation are unverified.
Accommodation
Accommodation is mentioned in the undated ISPN financial-support section; present provision, cost and eligibility are unverified.

Application documents

No verified document checklist is stored for this profile.

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. Language requirements are not recorded in this profile. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

What was checked, and when.

These dates apply only to the named information, not the entire profile. Unlisted fields have no separate review date recorded.

HOST INSTITUTION

Park Clinic, Kolkata

1 sourced pathway is currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
ISPN International Fellowships host listing
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Professor Sandip Chatterjee (named in the undated ISPN record; current appointment unverified).
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
27 Apr 2027
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ASPN Seed Grant Program

American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons (ASPN)

· United States

Duration
Two-year award.
Deadline
November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm EST
Funding
$25,000 maximum for a 2-year award
Exposure
Early-career paediatric-neurosurgery projects spanning basic, translational and clinical research, patient safety/quality improvement, global health, education and advocacy.
Source reviewed 21 Oct 202644% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: $25,000 maximum for a 2-year award

Exposure: Early-career paediatric-neurosurgery projects spanning basic, translational and clinical research, patient safety/quality improvement, global health, education and advocacy.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be pediatric neurosurgeons and ASPN members. For the stated 2026 cycle, applicants must have completed paediatric fellowship less than ten years before the ASPN meeting and may submit only one project.

Still to confirm: Commencement · Positions · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Official contact · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: ASPN - Funding Opportunities. Reviewed 21 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Clinical fellowshipStatus unconfirmed
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Senior Fellow in Paediatric Neurosurgery

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leeds · United Kingdom

Duration
12 months
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Historical closed advert: Salary of £70,425 a year plus out-of-hours supplement. This is the advertised rate for that vacancy, not a verified current salary.
Exposure
The Leeds department provides paediatric neurosurgical services delivered through dedicated sub-speciality MDT services.
Source reviewed 22 Oct 202652% of decision fields recorded
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Application status: The linked NHS Jobs advert is closed. Its training requirements, salary and duties describe that historical vacancy; no new intake is verified.

Funding: Historical closed advert: Salary of £70,425 a year plus out-of-hours supplement. This is the advertised rate for that vacancy, not a verified current salary.

Exposure: The Leeds department provides paediatric neurosurgical services delivered through dedicated sub-speciality MDT services.

Eligibility: Designed for Senior Neurosurgical Trainees towards the end of UK training; passed UK Neurosurgery Speciality Fellowship Examination (or equivalent) FRCS(Neuro.Surg).

Still to confirm: Current status · Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application route · Programme director

Source: NHS Jobs advert. Reviewed 22 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Clinical fellowshipStatus unconfirmed
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Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5/ST6+) in Paediatric Neurosurgery

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Addenbrooke's Hospital)

Cambridge · United Kingdom

Duration
12 months
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Historical closed advert: Salary of £61,825 to £70,425 a year pro rata. This is the advertised rate for that vacancy, not a verified current salary.
Exposure
The unit carried out around 250 paediatric neurosurgical procedures in the last year; the fellow takes part in an on-call rota that includes adult practice, clinics, elective and emergency operating, leads the ward round, teaches juniors, and is expected to become involved with research.
Source reviewed 22 Oct 202652% of decision fields recorded
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Source & missing information (12)

Application status: The linked NHS Jobs advert is closed. Its training requirements, salary and duties describe that historical vacancy; no new intake is verified.

Funding: Historical closed advert: Salary of £61,825 to £70,425 a year pro rata. This is the advertised rate for that vacancy, not a verified current salary.

Exposure: The unit carried out around 250 paediatric neurosurgical procedures in the last year; the fellow takes part in an on-call rota that includes adult practice, clinics, elective and emergency operating, leads the ward round, teaches juniors, and is expected to become involved with research.

Eligibility: The post is suitable for a neurosurgical trainee or post CCT neurosurgeon wanting to specialise in paediatric neurosurgery.

Still to confirm: Current status · Deadline · Positions · International eligibility · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route · Programme director

Source: NHS Jobs advert. Reviewed 22 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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  1. Does my qualification and country of medical training meet the requirements for this appointment?
  2. Does this appointment permit supervised patient care, observation only, research, or a combination?
  3. Which medical registration and immigration route apply, and what support does the host provide?
  4. Which intake is recruiting, when do applications close, and when would the placement start?
  5. What documents and references are required, and where should the complete application be submitted?
  6. What stipend or salary is offered, and which tuition, application or placement fees would I pay?
  7. Who arranges and pays for insurance and accommodation?
  8. Which language evidence and examinations apply to this programme and my training background?
  9. Who supervises this placement, and who can confirm the current training scope?