The University of Chicago Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery
⌖ Chicago, Illinois · United States
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Pre-, intra- and post-operative care of cranial and spinal trauma at a level 1 trauma centre, one month in the neuro ICU, weekly trauma rounds, quarterly multidisciplinary neurotrauma conferences and research projects.
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Trainees from across the globe are encouraged to apply; foreign-equivalent residency accepted, USMLE scores and ECFMG certificate required where applicable.
Post-residency (PGY-8 level)
Pre-, intra- and post-operative care of cranial and spinal trauma at a level 1 trauma centre, one month in the neuro ICU, weekly trauma rounds, quarterly multidisciplinary neurotrauma conferences and research projects.
Institution-wide UCMC GME policy: a temporary (training) or permanent Illinois medical licence is required before any patient care; the cost of licensure is the trainee's responsibility.
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J-1 visas preferred; H-1B requests considered case by case; GME Office assists with visa processing.
NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.
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Completion of an ACGME (or foreign-equivalent) accredited neurosurgery residency by the fellowship start date and eligibility for Illinois medical licensure; applicants must be authorised to work full time in the United States (J-1 sponsorship preferred, H-1B case by case).
Post-residency (PGY-8 level)
Salary aligned with surgical fellowships at PGY-8 level; the institution-wide UChicago GME FY27 (2026-2027) stipend for PGY-8 is USD 101,675.
Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.
Institution-wide UCMC GME policy: a temporary (training) or permanent Illinois medical licence is required before any patient care; the cost of licensure is the trainee's responsibility. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. J-1 visas preferred; H-1B requests considered case by case; GME Office assists with visa processing.
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