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Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship

UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery

⌖ San Francisco & Oakland, California · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 26 Aug 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Applicants use the Pediatric Neurosurgery Match and must satisfy the programme's current training, appointment and licensing requirements.
Funding
UCSF directs applicants to its GME salary and benefits information.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

An ABPNS-approved one-position paediatric fellowship across UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

Microsurgery, in-utero surgery, endoscopy, clinical neurosurgery, outpatient care, teaching conferences and surgical research protocols.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Applicants use the Pediatric Neurosurgery Match and must satisfy the programme's current training, appointment and licensing requirements.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Paediatric neurosurgery

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Participation / hands-on scope

Microsurgery, in-utero surgery, endoscopy, clinical neurosurgery, outpatient care, teaching conferences and surgical research protocols.

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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.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

44% of tracked decision fields are published

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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
Apply through the Pediatric Neurosurgery Match, then submit the requested CV and recommendation letters to UCSF.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Not published in this profile
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Applicants use the Pediatric Neurosurgery Match and must satisfy the programme's current training, appointment and licensing requirements.

Funding and support

UCSF directs applicants to its GME salary and benefits information.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Programme fees are not published. Insurance details are not published. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • SF Match application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Two letters of recommendation

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

UCSF Department of Neurological Surgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official UCSF fellowships page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
26 Aug 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Winson Ho, MD
Accreditation / recognition
Approved by the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery
Planned editorial review
26 Feb 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  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?