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Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

UCLA Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Los Angeles, California · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
USMLE Step 1 passed, Step 2 CK (minimum 209) and the third step (minimum 196) as listed on the page; applicants must hold, or be able to obtain before the start date, an unrestricted California Physician & Surgeon licence (at least 24 months of ACGME-accredited US postgraduate training required).
Funding
UCLA GME salary scale referenced by the programme page: from 1 September 2026, USD 98,466 (PGY-1) to USD 124,896 (PGY-9), e.g. PGY-7 USD 118,801 and PGY-8 USD 124,242; higher rates from 1 July 2027.
Deadline
Application materials due 31 March, two years before the start year (e.g. 31 March 2026 for a 1 July 2028 start); interviews April–May; Match Day 1 July. The page notes the post is not always filled on Match Day and welcomes later enquiries.
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-year CAST-certified epilepsy and functional neurosurgery fellowship at UCLA recruiting one fellow per year through the SF Match, typically two years ahead of the start date.

Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, pain and psychiatric disorders; MRI-guided focused ultrasound; resective and neuromodulatory epilepsy surgery; depth electrode placement; stereotactic radiosurgery for movement disorders and pain; peripheral nerve surgery including nerve transfers and peripheral nerve stimulation. Sites: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

USMLE Step 1 passed, Step 2 CK (minimum 209) and the third step (minimum 196) as listed on the page; applicants must hold, or be able to obtain before the start date, an unrestricted California Physician & Surgeon licence (at least 24 months of ACGME-accredited US postgraduate training required).

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional & epilepsy

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Participation / hands-on scope

Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders, pain and psychiatric disorders; MRI-guided focused ultrasound; resective and neuromodulatory epilepsy surgery; depth electrode placement; stereotactic radiosurgery for movement disorders and pain; peripheral nerve surgery including nerve transfers and peripheral nerve stimulation. Sites: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and West Los Angeles VA Medical Center.

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

International fellows who require visa support are not accepted at this time.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
1 July
Duration
1 year
Positions
1 fellow per year
Application route
SF Match
Standalone deadline
Application materials due 31 March, two years before the start year (e.g. 31 March 2026 for a 1 July 2028 start); interviews April–May; Match Day 1 July. The page notes the post is not always filled on Match Day and welcomes later enquiries.
Official contact
amccann@mednet.ucla.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

USMLE Step 1 passed, Step 2 CK (minimum 209) and the third step (minimum 196) as listed on the page; applicants must hold, or be able to obtain before the start date, an unrestricted California Physician & Surgeon licence (at least 24 months of ACGME-accredited US postgraduate training required).

Funding and support

UCLA GME salary scale referenced by the programme page: from 1 September 2026, USD 98,466 (PGY-1) to USD 124,896 (PGY-9), e.g. PGY-7 USD 118,801 and PGY-8 USD 124,242; higher rates from 1 July 2027.

Benefits, fees & relocation

UC trainee benefits: health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance at no cost to trainees, spouses or dependants; automatic UC Safe Harbor retirement plan; Behavioral Wellness Center and fatigue-mitigation transport. Programme fees are not published. Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance provided at no cost (UC resident benefits). House staff have priority access to UCLA's Boulevard Apartments; the UCLA Housing application opens each spring.

Application documents

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. International fellows who require visa support are not accepted at this time.

HOST INSTITUTION

UCLA Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official UCLA Neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Ausaf Bari, MD, PhD
Accreditation / recognition
Society of Neurological Surgeons CAST certification
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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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?