An official-source starting point for advanced neurosurgical training in this destination.
Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and epilepsy surgery case mix at Toronto Western Hospital, the largest neurosurgery service in Canada.
Clinical fellowshipContact programme
Functional & epilepsy →Stereotactic, Functional & Epilepsy Surgery Fellowship
University Health Network / University of Toronto
⌖ Toronto · Canada
Profile completeness56%11 decision fields need confirmation
Key facts at a glance
Source reviewed 17 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.
No exact application window is recorded. Check the host's current call before applying. Recorded status: Rolling / contact programme; source review 17 Oct 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must provide proof of completion of a neurosurgery residency and eligibility for Canadian licensure
- Funding
- Not clearly published on the directory page.
- Deadline
- Not recorded · check the official call
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Hands-on status
- One- to two-year fellowship dedicated to epilepsy, pain, movement and psychiatric disorders with exposure to neuromodulation, intrathecal pumps, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, laser interstitial therapy and focused ultrasound; fellows may join elective rotations, lecture series, journal clubs, institutional rounds and conferences.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the recorded evidence supports.
Decision-critical fields are separated into published information, partial signals and questions that require direct confirmation.
6/6recorded without scope caveatNot an admission decision
International eligibility
Applicants must provide proof of completion of a neurosurgery residency and eligibility for Canadian licensure
Training level & pathway
University of Toronto clinical fellowship in stereotactic/functional neurosurgery and epilepsy surgery based at Toronto Western Hospital (UHN)
Participation / hands-on scope
One- to two-year fellowship dedicated to epilepsy, pain, movement and psychiatric disorders with exposure to neuromodulation, intrathecal pumps, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, laser interstitial therapy and focused ultrasound; fellows may join elective rotations, lecture series, journal clubs, institutional rounds and conferences.
Medical registration & licensing
University of Toronto PGME policy: clinical fellows must qualify for a CPSO postgraduate educational licence and be recognised as specialists in their prior jurisdiction of practice. Apply for the licence after university acceptance; a fellowship alone does not lead to permanent specialist practice in Ontario.
Language requirement
English
Visa & work authorisation
University-wide clinical-fellow onboarding: visa-exempt entry does not remove the work-permit requirement. Ask the PGME Visa Administrator whether an existing open work permit is acceptable; upload the issued permit to CPSO after arrival.
NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.
Data quality & missing information · 56% of decision fields recorded
56% of tracked decision fields are recorded
Checked 17 Oct 2026. Unresolved fields are missing, qualified or awaiting confirmation in this record. They may be available from the host; a missing field does not mean that a requirement or cost does not apply.
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- Status at last source review
- Rolling / contact programme
- Commencement
- Not recorded · confirm the intended intake
- Duration
- 1–2 years
- Positions
- Not recorded · ask about places for the intended intake
- Application route
- Follow University of Toronto Division of Neurosurgery / Michener Institute of Education at UHN fellowship application procedures linked from the UHN Education & Research page.
- Standalone deadline
- No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
- Official contact
- lozano@uhnresearch.ca
Published entry requirements.
Clinical or academic eligibility
Physicians seeking additional specialised clinical and research training who will return to an academic position on completion, as described for University of Toronto neurosurgery clinical fellowships.
Training level
University of Toronto clinical fellowship in stereotactic/functional neurosurgery and epilepsy surgery based at Toronto Western Hospital (UHN)
Funding and support
Not clearly published on the directory page.
Benefits, fees & relocation
- Programme and application fees
- Not recorded. Confirm tuition, application and placement fees; missing fees do not mean the placement is free.
- Benefits
- Not recorded. Ask which benefits, if any, are included in the appointment.
- Insurance
- Not recorded. Confirm medical, professional indemnity and travel cover appropriate to the placement.
- Accommodation
- Not recorded. Confirm whether housing is arranged or funded, and which costs remain yours.
Application documents
- CV
- Three letters of reference
- Proposed start date
- Proposed duration of fellowship
- Details of any self-funding
Licence, examinations, language & visa
University of Toronto PGME policy: clinical fellows must qualify for a CPSO postgraduate educational licence and be recognised as specialists in their prior jurisdiction of practice. Apply for the licence after university acceptance; a fellowship alone does not lead to permanent specialist practice in Ontario. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. English University-wide clinical-fellow onboarding: visa-exempt entry does not remove the work-permit requirement. Ask the PGME Visa Administrator whether an existing open work permit is acceptable; upload the issued permit to CPSO after arrival.
Recorded programme associations.
Read each role and its source date. Historical programme associations do not establish current supervision.
FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE
What was checked, and when.
These dates apply only to the named information, not the entire profile. Unlisted fields have no separate review date recorded.
- Medical registration · 2026-10-19 ↗ — University-wide clinical fellowship requirements; not a licence approval or guarantee of programme admission.
- Visa / work authorisation · 2026-10-19 ↗
HOST INSTITUTION
University Health Network / University of Toronto
5 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.
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SOURCE & VERIFICATION
Official programme information.
- Source
- Official UHN education page
- Coverage
- Official programme or institutional starting point
- Last checked
- 17 Oct 2026
- Editorial status
- Source-linked profile
- Programme lead
- Andres Lozano, MD, PhD (UHN-affiliated programme faculty lead listed with Mojgan Hodaie, Suneil Kalia and Taufik Valiante)
- Accreditation / recognition
- Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
- Planned editorial review
- 17 Apr 2027
KEEP EXPLORING
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Functional & epilepsy →
Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship
Stanford, California · United States
Listed lead Jaimie Henderson, MD
- Duration
- 1 year (1 July–30 June)
- Deadline
- Not recorded · check official call
- Funding
- Not published on the directory page.
- Exposure
- Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery including neuromodulation and related open and stereotactic procedures for movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain and psychiatric disorders.
Source reviewed 13 Oct 202676% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (6)
Funding: Not published on the directory page.
Exposure: Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery including neuromodulation and related open and stereotactic procedures for movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain and psychiatric disorders.
Eligibility: 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.
Still to confirm: Funding · Deadline · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance
Source: Official Stanford Stereotactic and Functional Clinical Instructorship page. Reviewed 13 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
Functional & epilepsy →
Neurosurgery/Epilepsy Fellowship
Austin Health, Department of Neurosurgery
Melbourne, Victoria · Australia
Listed lead Professors Gavin Fabinyi and Sam Berkovic
- Duration
- One year (the department offers two year-long fellowships).
- Deadline
- Not recorded · check official call
- Funding
- Sponsored by Austin Hospital in conjunction with Medtronic; stipend amount not stated.
- Exposure
- Assessment and treatment of all aspects of epilepsy surgery plus general neurosurgical work, at the Austin Hospital and the Epilepsy Research Centre, with research opportunities at the Melbourne Brain Centre.
Source reviewed 20 Oct 202652% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (12)
Funding: Sponsored by Austin Hospital in conjunction with Medtronic; stipend amount not stated.
Exposure: Assessment and treatment of all aspects of epilepsy surgery plus general neurosurgical work, at the Austin Hospital and the Epilepsy Research Centre, with research opportunities at the Melbourne Brain Centre.
Eligibility: Candidates are accepted from neurosurgeons world wide.
Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Examinations · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application route · Accreditation
Source: Austin Health - Brain surgery fellowships. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
Functional & epilepsy →
Stereotactic, Functional and Epilepsy Neurosurgery Fellowship
Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery
Milwaukee, Wisconsin · United States
Listed lead Kunal Gupta, MD, PhD, FAANS
- Duration
- Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
- Deadline
- Not recorded · check official call
- Funding
- Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
- Exposure
- Functional team performs over 400-500 cases per year across movement disorders, epilepsy surgery, pain and peripheral nerve, tumour mapping and paediatric epilepsy.
Source reviewed 20 Oct 202644% of decision fields recorded
Source & missing information (14)
Funding: Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Exposure: Functional team performs over 400-500 cases per year across movement disorders, epilepsy surgery, pain and peripheral nerve, tumour mapping and paediatric epilepsy.
Eligibility: Completion of an ACGME-accredited or Royal College of Canada-accredited neurosurgery residency before the fellowship starts, and ability to obtain an unrestricted Wisconsin medical licence.
Still to confirm: Duration · Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · International eligibility · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation
Source: MCW Neurosurgery fellowship page. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.
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