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Peripheral Nerve Fellowship

Penn Medicine / University of Pennsylvania

⌖ Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · United States

Profile completeness36%16 decision fields need confirmation
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Formal eligibility criteria are not published; confirm with the programme.
Funding
The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
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-approved peripheral nerve fellowship at Penn, described on the official page as one of only nine such fellowships in the country.

Evaluation and treatment of traumatic nerve injuries, entrapment neuropathies and nerve-associated mass lesions; dorsal root entry zone procedures, gracilis free functional muscle transfers, neuroma resections and nerve grafts, in the region's only comprehensive nerve centre.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Formal eligibility criteria are not published; confirm with the programme.

≈Partially supported

Training level & pathway

Clinical · Peripheral nerve

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Participation / hands-on scope

Evaluation and treatment of traumatic nerve injuries, entrapment neuropathies and nerve-associated mass lesions; dorsal root entry zone procedures, gracilis free functional muscle transfers, neuroma resections and nerve grafts, in the region's only comprehensive nerve centre.

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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.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Confirm with programme
Positions
Not published
Application route
Send application materials to Susan Small, Residency Program Coordinator.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Susan.Small@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Formal eligibility criteria are not published; confirm with the programme.

Funding and support

The official 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

  • CV
  • Headshot
  • Letter of motivation
  • Two reference letters from mentors

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

Penn Medicine / University of Pennsylvania

3 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Penn Neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Eric L. Zager, MD
Accreditation / recognition
Society of Neurological Surgeons CAST approval
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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Duration
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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
The official page does not describe case exposure; confirm with the programme.
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Funding: Institution-wide DHMC GME stipend scale for residents and fellows, 2026–27: PGY-1 USD 75,651 to PGY-8 USD 106,814 (e.g. PGY-7 USD 102,531); the fellow's PGY level is not stated.

Exposure: The official page does not describe case exposure; confirm with the programme.

Eligibility: The official page does not publish eligibility criteria; confirm with the programme.

Still to confirm: Duration · Eligibility · Training exposure · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route

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Duration
1 year
Deadline
Applications by 1 February about 18 months before the start (2028–2029 position: 1 February 2027); applications are accepted at any time.
Funding
Institution-wide Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education stipend scale (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 USD 75,105 to Graduate Level 10 USD 106,096 a year (e.g. Level 7 USD 95,417); the fellow's level depends on prior training.
Exposure
Compression syndromes, neuropathies, inflammatory lesions, nerve and brachial plexus injuries, nerve tumours and neuropathic or sympathetically mediated pain within one of the busiest multidisciplinary brachial plexus practices in the US.
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Funding: Institution-wide Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education stipend scale (effective 11 March 2026): Graduate Level 1 USD 75,105 to Graduate Level 10 USD 106,096 a year (e.g. Level 7 USD 95,417); the fellow's level depends on prior training.

Exposure: Compression syndromes, neuropathies, inflammatory lesions, nerve and brachial plexus injuries, nerve tumours and neuropathic or sympathetically mediated pain within one of the busiest multidisciplinary brachial plexus practices in the US.

Eligibility: Institution-wide GME requirement: graduates of medical schools outside the United States must hold a valid ECFMG certificate; certified English translations are required for documents in other languages.

Still to confirm: Current status · Participation level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Fees · Accommodation

Source: Official Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Peripheral Nerve Fellowship

University of Michigan Medical School Department of Neurosurgery

Ann Arbor, Michigan · United States

Listed lead Yamaan S. Saadeh, MD (Program Director)

Duration
12 months
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
The official page states that trainee salary is commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training under the HOA contract; exact figures are not published on the fellowship page.
Exposure
Entrapments, trauma, tumours, brachial plexus injuries and pain syndromes across outpatient assessment, surgery, peri-operative care, injections, ultrasound techniques and long-term follow-up, with over 1,200 clinic visits annually and joint work with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202636% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: The official page states that trainee salary is commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training under the HOA contract; exact figures are not published on the fellowship page.

Exposure: Entrapments, trauma, tumours, brachial plexus injuries and pain syndromes across outpatient assessment, surgery, peri-operative care, injections, ultrasound techniques and long-term follow-up, with over 1,200 clinic visits annually and joint work with Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Eligibility: Post-residency neurosurgical training; the official page does not publish further eligibility criteria.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Training level · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation

Source: Official University of Michigan Department of Neurosurgery fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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