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Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Minneapolis, Minnesota · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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

Eligibility
The official page does not publish eligibility criteria.
Funding
Institution-wide UMN Medical School GME base stipend rates for 2026-27 (effective 1 June 2026, subject to collective bargaining with CIR): Step 7 USD 87,621, Step 8 USD 90,106, Step 9 USD 92,592; confirm the step that applies to this fellowship.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Confirm with programme
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A CAST-accredited stereotactic and functional neurosurgery fellowship at the University of Minnesota; interest for 2027/2028 or 2028/2029 is via an interest form, and positions from 2029 will be through SF Match.

High-volume multidisciplinary practice in movement disorders, epilepsy, complex pain, spasticity and spinal cord injury, with research opportunities through collaborations funded by the NIH, VA, the State of Minnesota and industry.

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Official University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery fellowship pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

The official page does not publish eligibility criteria.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional

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Participation / hands-on scope

High-volume multidisciplinary practice in movement disorders, epilepsy, complex pain, spasticity and spinal cord injury, with research opportunities through collaborations funded by the NIH, VA, the State of Minnesota and industry.

✓Published in profile

Medical registration & licensing

Institution-wide UMN GME eligibility policy: international medical graduates must hold a valid ECFMG certificate (before starting training) or an unrestricted licence to practise medicine in a US state.

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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

Institution-wide UMN GME policy: the ECFMG-sponsored J-1 is the preferred visa for residencies and fellowships; the University also allows H-1B sponsorship, but each programme decides whether H-1B is appropriate, so discuss visa needs with the programme early.

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

40% of tracked decision fields are published

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

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
Confirm with programme
Positions
Not published
Application route
Complete the department's Interest Form for the 2027/2028 or 2028/2029 academic years; fellowships starting in 2029 will be applied for through SF Match.
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

The official page does not publish eligibility criteria.

Funding and support

Institution-wide UMN Medical School GME base stipend rates for 2026-27 (effective 1 June 2026, subject to collective bargaining with CIR): Step 7 USD 87,621, Step 8 USD 90,106, Step 9 USD 92,592; confirm the step that applies to this fellowship.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide: resident/fellow benefit package (medical, dental, disability and life insurance) administered by the UMN Office of Student Health Benefits. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide: residents and fellows are covered by UMN malpractice (professional liability) insurance for programme activities; moonlighting and volunteer work are not covered. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Institution-wide UMN GME eligibility policy: international medical graduates must hold a valid ECFMG certificate (before starting training) or an unrestricted licence to practise medicine in a US state. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Institution-wide UMN GME policy: the ECFMG-sponsored J-1 is the preferred visa for residencies and fellowships; the University also allows H-1B sponsorship, but each programme decides whether H-1B is appropriate, so discuss visa needs with the programme early.

HOST INSTITUTION

University of Minnesota Medical School Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University of Minnesota Department of Neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
CAST accredited
Planned editorial review
8 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?