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Pediatric Neurological Surgery Fellowship

Seattle Children's Hospital / University of Washington

⌖ Seattle, Washington · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Seattle Children's asks international applicants to contact the fellowship director; UW GME visa rules apply.
Funding
The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Deadline
The published cycle deadline was 31 Jul 2026; confirm the next cycle
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-position post-residency paediatric fellowship with attending-level participation and an academic-career focus.

Brain tumours, craniofacial disorders, epilepsy surgery, Chiari malformation, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus and multidisciplinary paediatric clinics.

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Official Seattle Children's fellowship pageLast checked 13 Oct 2026
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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

Seattle Children's asks international applicants to contact the fellowship director; UW GME visa rules apply.

≈Partially supported

Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Paediatric neurosurgery

≈Partially supported

Participation / hands-on scope

Brain tumours, craniofacial disorders, epilepsy surgery, Chiari malformation, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus and multidisciplinary paediatric clinics.

✓Published in profile

Medical registration & licensing

Eligibility for a Washington state medical licence is required.

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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.

≈Partially supported

Visa & work authorisation

Per the UW GME visa policy linked from Seattle Children's fellowship pages: foreign nationals need US permanent residence, a valid EAD or eligibility for a J-1 (ECFMG-sponsored), F-1 OPT or H-1B visa; H-1B requires USMLE Step 3 and prior GME approval and is not guaranteed.

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

52% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 13 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
1 year
Positions
1 fellowship position
Application route
Apply through SF Match and follow the programme's published application instructions.
Standalone deadline
The published cycle deadline was 31 Jul 2026; confirm the next cycle
Official contact
larissa.lumb-mielke@seattlechildrens.org
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Applicants must hold an MD or DO, complete chief residency in an approved neurosurgery programme and qualify for a Washington medical licence.

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

No verified document checklist is stored for this profile.

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Eligibility for a Washington state medical licence is required. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Per the UW GME visa policy linked from Seattle Children's fellowship pages: foreign nationals need US permanent residence, a valid EAD or eligibility for a J-1 (ECFMG-sponsored), F-1 OPT or H-1B visa; H-1B requires USMLE Step 3 and prior GME approval and is not guaranteed.

HOST INSTITUTION

Seattle Children's Hospital / University of Washington

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Seattle Children's fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
13 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Amy Lee, MD
Accreditation / recognition
American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery-recognised pathway
Planned editorial review
13 Apr 2027
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1 year
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
UCSF directs applicants to its GME salary and benefits information.
Exposure
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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?