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WFNS International Neurosurgery Fellowship (Post-Graduate Training Centre)

Riyadh Military Hospital (Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital)

⌖ Riyadh · Saudi Arabia

Profile completeness48%13 decision fields need confirmation
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
WFNS Foundation fellowship criteria (all WFNS training centres): completed medical degree (MD or equivalent), a commitment to return to the home country after training, and a recommendation signed by the home department head, dean or hospital director.
Funding
Paid fellowship with a monthly stipend of US$1,500 intended to cover meals; lodging is provided by the hospital and travel costs are borne by the fellow.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
3 months
Hands-on status
Observer status only; no direct patient contact.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A WFNS-listed three-month international observer fellowship at Riyadh Military Hospital's neurosurgery department, with certificates issued by the hospital training centre and the WFNS on completion.

Observation in any neurosurgical subspecialty of the fellow's choice, including cerebrovascular, brain tumours, spine, epilepsy and functional surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, radiosurgery and interventional neuroradiology; fellows are encouraged to write a paper with attending staff.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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

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✓Published in profile

International eligibility

WFNS Foundation fellowship criteria (all WFNS training centres): completed medical degree (MD or equivalent), a commitment to return to the home country after training, and a recommendation signed by the home department head, dean or hospital director.

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Training level & pathway

Travelling fellowship · Multi-specialty

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Participation / hands-on scope

Observer status only; no direct patient contact.

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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 · 48% of decision fields recorded
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

48% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 8 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
3 months
Positions
Not published
Application route
Online application form via the WFNS training-centre page; only online applications are accepted.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
centraloffice@wfns.org (WFNS Central Office, Prague)
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Senior neurosurgery residents, postgraduate fellows or recently graduated neurosurgeons.

Funding and support

Paid fellowship with a monthly stipend of US$1,500 intended to cover meals; lodging is provided by the hospital and travel costs are borne by the fellow.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Lodging provided by the hospital.

Application documents

  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Medical diploma or faculty certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter(s) of recommendation
  • Motivation letter

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

Riyadh Military Hospital (Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital)

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official WFNS training-centre profile
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
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?