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Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship

Rush University Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery

⌖ Chicago, Illinois · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Neurosurgery: completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency or foreign equivalent. Neurology: ABMS neurology board certification plus an ACGME-accredited vascular/stroke neurology fellowship with at least three months of neurointensive care, or a UCNS- or CAST-approved neurocritical care fellowship. Radiology: ABMS radiology certification in neuroradiology plus at least six months of clinical service in neurosurgery, vascular neurology or neurocritical care.
Funding
The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 or 2 years, depending on prior experience
Hands-on status
Neurointerventional fellowship match (SNIS process)
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A CAST-accredited endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Rush offered as a one- or two-year programme depending on the applicant's background, with recruitment through the neurointerventional match.

Basic angiographic and endovascular patient management, outpatient clinic, surgical management and post-operative care of cerebrovascular disorders, cadaver and animal endovascular courses, monthly cerebrovascular case conference and a 1,900-square-foot preclinical catheterisation laboratory.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Neurosurgery: completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency or foreign equivalent. Neurology: ABMS neurology board certification plus an ACGME-accredited vascular/stroke neurology fellowship with at least three months of neurointensive care, or a UCNS- or CAST-approved neurocritical care fellowship. Radiology: ABMS radiology certification in neuroradiology plus at least six months of clinical service in neurosurgery, vascular neurology or neurocritical care.

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Training level & pathway

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Participation / hands-on scope

Neurointerventional fellowship match (SNIS process)

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Medical registration & licensing

Institution-wide Rush GME policy: house staff need a temporary (training) or permanent unrestricted Illinois licence, obtained at their own expense; Rush recommends all fellows obtain a permanent licence.

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

Institution-wide Rush GME: Rush provides services to support J-1 exchange visitors and TN or H-1B candidates; programme-specific sponsorship must be confirmed.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
1 or 2 years, depending on prior experience
Positions
Not published
Application route
All applicants must participate in the Match; the official page directs applicants to the SNIS Neurointerventional Fellowship Match application process.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Endovascular_NeurosurgeryFellowship@rush.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Neurosurgery: completion of an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency or foreign equivalent. Neurology: ABMS neurology board certification plus an ACGME-accredited vascular/stroke neurology fellowship with at least three months of neurointensive care, or a UCNS- or CAST-approved neurocritical care fellowship. Radiology: ABMS radiology certification in neuroradiology plus at least six months of clinical service in neurosurgery, vascular neurology or neurocritical care.

Funding and support

The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide Rush house-staff benefits: education stipend (USD 2,000 for second year and above), USD 1,500 yearly wellness/meal allowance, USD 600 technology stipend, USD 5,000 workforce investment stipend, four weeks' paid vacation, 403(b) with 6% match, and paid parental/caregiver leave. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide Rush house-staff insurance: medical (HSA or PPO plan, cost-shared), employer-paid employee-only dental, vision, free USD 50,000 group term life and individual disability insurance. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Institution-wide Rush GME policy: house staff need a temporary (training) or permanent unrestricted Illinois licence, obtained at their own expense; Rush recommends all fellows obtain a permanent licence. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Institution-wide Rush GME: Rush provides services to support J-1 exchange visitors and TN or H-1B candidates; programme-specific sponsorship must be confirmed.

HOST INSTITUTION

Rush University Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Rush University fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Webster Crowley, MD
Accreditation / recognition
Society of Neurological Surgeons CAST accreditation
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?