⌖ Stanford, California · United States
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Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery including neuromodulation and related open and stereotactic procedures for movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain and psychiatric disorders.
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Stanford GME welcomes international medical graduates to its sponsored training programmes. Non-US-citizen IMGs must secure an approved visa and California licensure; the fellowship's residency prerequisites and appointment approval still apply.
CAST-accredited post-residency clinical instructorship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
Advanced training in surgical treatment of movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain and psychiatric disorders; average about 400 cases a year; no required call (optional paid call at SCVMC); research opportunities in programme faculty laboratories or the broader Stanford ecosystem; encouraged to complete at least one research project and contribute to publications and presentations.
Stanford GME requires non-ACGME clinical trainees to hold their California medical licence on the start date. House staff use a Postgraduate Training License or Physician's and Surgeon's License, not special permits; apply at least six months ahead.
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Stanford GME: J-1 is the most common visa, but non-ACGME programmes can appoint J-1 holders only if they have ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition; H-1B is possible only in some cases with Executive GME Director approval.
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Applicants seeking advanced stereotactic and functional training after core neurosurgery residency; selections are made about two years ahead; the page states applications are open for 2028 and beyond.
CAST-accredited post-residency clinical instructorship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
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Stanford GME requires non-ACGME clinical trainees to hold their California medical licence on the start date. House staff use a Postgraduate Training License or Physician's and Surgeon's License, not special permits; apply at least six months ahead. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. English Stanford GME: J-1 is the most common visa, but non-ACGME programmes can appoint J-1 holders only if they have ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition; H-1B is possible only in some cases with Executive GME Director approval.
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Stanford, California · United States
Listed lead Melanie Hayden Gephart, MD, MAS
Funding: The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Exposure: Advanced management of patients with brain tumours, balanced with 50% protected research time aimed at submitting a mentored (e.g. K12, K08) or independent (e.g. R01, U01) federal award.
Eligibility: Strong candidates are described as senior US neurosurgery residents with a strong record of academic productivity and plans for an independent neurosurgeon-scientist career.
Still to confirm: Current status · Positions · International eligibility · Medical registration · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accreditation
Source: Official Stanford Medicine fellowship page. Reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Neurosurgery
Birmingham, Alabama · United States
Listed lead Nicole Bentley, MD and Jasmine Thum, MD (co-directors)
Funding: The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Exposure: Adult deep brain stimulation and paediatric DBS development; epilepsy surgery including stereo-EEG, ECoG, LITT, RFA and neuromodulation (RNS, DBS, VNS); radiosurgery (expected to transition to focused ultrasound); optional peripheral nerve clinic; research in functional neurosurgery, epilepsy, facial pain and peripheral nerve surgery. Fellows take emergency call, run a weekly clinic and teach residents.
Eligibility: Must be eligible for an Alabama physician licence; board certification or board eligibility in neurosurgery is preferred.
Still to confirm: Deadline · Positions · Training level · International eligibility · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation
Source: Official UAB Neurosurgery fellowship page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
UC Davis Health Department of Neurological Surgery
Sacramento, California · United States
Listed lead David Brandman, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Application status: Open via San Francisco Match (Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship Match)
Funding: The official page does not publish the current salary and benefits package.
Exposure: Neuromodulation device implantation, LITT, robotic and frame-based stereotaxy, peripheral nerve surgery and traditional lesioning; Parkinson's Center of Excellence; California's largest EMU with busy sEEG programme.
Eligibility: Institution-wide: international medical graduates need a current ECFMG certificate, passing USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK scores, and a medical school listed in the FAIMER/WFME directory for California postgraduate training licensure.
Still to confirm: Current status · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation
Source: Official UC Davis Health fellowship page. Reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
