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Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship Match Guide & Directory

AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors

⌖ CAST-accredited centres across the United States · United States

Profile completeness44%14 decision fields need confirmation
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
Programmes set applicant eligibility and interview criteria; applicants apply to each programme by its own process and must also register for the NRMP match.
Funding
Programme-specific. The guide lists an NRMP applicant fee of $70 to rank up to 20 programmes.
Deadline
Current cycle (July 2028 appointments) per the official NRMP Neurosurgical Oncology Match calendar linked by the Tumor Section: Match opens 17 Feb, ranking opens 24 Mar, quota change deadline 14 Apr, rank order list certification deadline 28 Apr, Match Day 12 May (2027).
Duration
Programme-specific
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

The Tumor Section guide to the inaugural NRMP-administered neurosurgical oncology fellowship match, run jointly with neurointerventional surgery as a Neurological Surgery Fellowship Match for the 2027 appointment year.

A directory of SNS/CAST-accredited neurosurgical oncology fellowships (per the CAST list updated December 2025) with programme directors, contacts, facilities and programme presentations.

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Official Tumor Section match guide (PDF)Last checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Programmes set applicant eligibility and interview criteria; applicants apply to each programme by its own process and must also register for the NRMP match.

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Training level & pathway

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Participation / hands-on scope

A directory of SNS/CAST-accredited neurosurgical oncology fellowships (per the CAST list updated December 2025) with programme directors, contacts, facilities and programme presentations.

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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 · 44% of decision fields recorded
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

44% 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.

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

Plan the application.

Application status
Directory maintained
Commencement
July 2028 for the current (2027) NRMP match cycle.
Duration
Programme-specific
Positions
24 participating programmes listed in the 2025–2026 guide
Application route
Apply directly to programmes and register in the NRMP R3 system to rank.
Standalone deadline
Current cycle (July 2028 appointments) per the official NRMP Neurosurgical Oncology Match calendar linked by the Tumor Section: Match opens 17 Feb, ranking opens 24 Mar, quota change deadline 14 Apr, rank order list certification deadline 28 Apr, Match Day 12 May (2027).
Official contact
NRMP support: support@nrmp.org; 866-653-6767 (Mon–Fri 8:30–17:30 ET), as listed on the Tumor Section match page.
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Programmes set applicant eligibility and interview criteria; applicants apply to each programme by its own process and must also register for the NRMP match.

Funding and support

Programme-specific. The guide lists an NRMP applicant fee of $70 to rank up to 20 programmes.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. NRMP applicant registration fee USD 70 (institution fee USD 300 per match; programme fees USD 100 per track plus USD 75 per certified position). 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

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

AANS/CNS Joint Section on Tumors

1 sourced pathway is currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Tumor Section match guide (PDF)
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Participating programmes are SNS/CAST-accredited neurosurgical oncology fellowships.
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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KEEP EXPLORING

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Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship

Barrow Neurological Institute

Phoenix, Arizona · United States

Listed lead Nader Sanai, MD

Duration
1 year
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Not clearly published on the official programme page.
Exposure
Multidisciplinary neuro-oncology, complex brain tumour care and surgical trial development.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202640% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Not clearly published on the official programme page.

Exposure: Multidisciplinary neuro-oncology, complex brain tumour care and surgical trial development.

Eligibility: Foreign-trained applicants must hold a valid ECFMG certificate and have completed at least 36 months of accredited postgraduate training in the US.

Still to confirm: Funding · Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Training level · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Application route

Source: Official Barrow programme page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Senior Clinical Fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology

King's College Hospital

London · United Kingdom

Listed lead Prof Keyoumars Ashkan; Mr Ranj Bhangoo

Duration
12 months
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Scheme-wide: fellows are employed and usually salaried by the hosting NHS trust, but may face extra costs (accommodation, travel, courses); RCS England financial assistance is no longer available for post-CCT fellows (bursaries up to GBP 1,000 and specialty grants may help).
Exposure
Advanced brain-tumour surgery, adjuvant technology, multidisciplinary care and transition to independent practice.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202660% of decision fields recorded
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Source & missing information (10)

Funding: Scheme-wide: fellows are employed and usually salaried by the hosting NHS trust, but may face extra costs (accommodation, travel, courses); RCS England financial assistance is no longer available for post-CCT fellows (bursaries up to GBP 1,000 and specialty grants may help).

Exposure: Advanced brain-tumour surgery, adjuvant technology, multidisciplinary care and transition to independent practice.

Eligibility: Scheme-wide: open to international candidates and SAS doctors with ST6–ST8-equivalent training; UK posts require GMC registration and eligibility to work in the UK on a temporary work visa.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Participation level · Language · Benefits · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents

Source: Official RCS England register. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

Clinical fellowshipStatus unconfirmed
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Leeds Neuro-oncological Surgery Fellowship

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Leeds · United Kingdom

Listed lead Robert Corns; John Goodden

Duration
12 months
Deadline
Not recorded · check official call
Funding
Employment terms are vacancy-specific and are not consolidated on the RCS register.
Exposure
Image-guided tumour biopsy and resection, advanced adjuncts, neuro-oncology and Gamma Knife MDT work, plus clinical research.
Source reviewed 8 Oct 202660% of decision fields recorded
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Source & missing information (10)

Funding: Employment terms are vacancy-specific and are not consolidated on the RCS register.

Exposure: Image-guided tumour biopsy and resection, advanced adjuncts, neuro-oncology and Gamma Knife MDT work, plus clinical research.

Eligibility: Scheme-wide: open to international candidates and SAS doctors with ST6–ST8-equivalent training; UK posts require GMC registration and eligibility to work in the UK on a temporary work visa.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Deadline · Positions · Language · Benefits · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Official contact

Source: Official RCS England neurosurgery fellowship register. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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?