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CAST Endovascular Fellowship (Neuroendovascular Surgery)

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Lexington, Kentucky · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Eligible for an unrestricted Kentucky medical licence; graduate of an ACGME- or Royal College-accredited residency; at least 200 catheter-based cerebral angiographic procedures; neurosurgeons need a seven-year ACGME residency or completion of the third year of the UK residency.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding details.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Not less than 18 months, extendable to meet case requirements; the final year is 12 continuous months, performed no sooner than PGY6.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Non-ACGME endovascular fellowship in the University of Kentucky Department of Neurosurgery open to neurosurgery, neurology and radiology trainees.

Program requires 250 interventional procedures including 100 aneurysm treatments (20 ruptured), 30 mechanical thrombectomies, stents, embolizations and spinal procedures.

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Official University of Kentucky CAST endovascular fellowship pageLast checked 15 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Eligible for an unrestricted Kentucky medical licence; graduate of an ACGME- or Royal College-accredited residency; at least 200 catheter-based cerebral angiographic procedures; neurosurgeons need a seven-year ACGME residency or completion of the third year of the UK residency.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Neurointervention

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Participation / hands-on scope

Program requires 250 interventional procedures including 100 aneurysm treatments (20 ruptured), 30 mechanical thrombectomies, stents, embolizations and spinal procedures.

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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

The page states: We are unable to sponsor visa learners at this time.

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

48% of tracked decision fields are published

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Not less than 18 months, extendable to meet case requirements; the final year is 12 continuous months, performed no sooner than PGY6.
Positions
The page states there were no vacancies for 2022 through 2025.
Application route
Send CV, three letters of recommendation and a one-page personal statement to the fellowship director or by mail; no online application URL.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
jfr235@uky.edu; (859) 323-5661
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Eligible for an unrestricted Kentucky medical licence; graduate of an ACGME- or Royal College-accredited residency; at least 200 catheter-based cerebral angiographic procedures; neurosurgeons need a seven-year ACGME residency or completion of the third year of the UK residency.

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding details.

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

  • CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • One-page personal statement

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. The page states: We are unable to sponsor visa learners at this time.

HOST INSTITUTION

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University of Kentucky CAST endovascular fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Justin F. Fraser, MD, FAANS, FAHA, CAST Endovascular Fellowship Director
Accreditation / recognition
The page describes the fellowship as non-ACGME accredited.
Planned editorial review
15 Apr 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?