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Endoscopic and Open Skull Base Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh / UPMC

⌖ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · 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; applicants apply through the NASBS skull-base fellowship match.
Funding
Institution-wide UPMC Medical Education GME stipend scale for AY 2026–27: PGY-6 USD 84,281; PGY-7 USD 87,231; PGY-8 USD 90,284 (AY 2027–28: PGY-7 USD 92,034; PGY-8 USD 95,716) per the official UPMC GME stipends page; confirm whether this fellowship is appointed on the GME scale.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Confirm with programme
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A skull-base fellowship focused on endoscopic endonasal and open cranial-base surgery at UPMC's Center for Cranial Base Surgery, with expected scholarly activity.

The Center for Cranial Base Surgery performs about 30–50 cases a month, around half endoscopic endonasal with otolaryngology, plus lateral skull base, neurotology, vascular, tumour and transorbital approaches; the fellow runs the weekly clinic and multidisciplinary planning conference.

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Official University of Pittsburgh Neurological Surgery fellowship pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

The official page does not publish eligibility criteria; applicants apply through the NASBS skull-base fellowship match.

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Training level & pathway

Post-residency clinical fellowship

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Participation / hands-on scope

The Center for Cranial Base Surgery performs about 30–50 cases a month, around half endoscopic endonasal with otolaryngology, plus lateral skull base, neurotology, vascular, tumour and transorbital approaches; the fellow runs the weekly clinic and multidisciplinary planning conference.

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Medical registration & licensing

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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

28% 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
Confirm with programme
Positions
Not published
Application route
Apply through the NASBS Neurosurgery Skull Base Fellowship 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; applicants apply through the NASBS skull-base fellowship match.

Training level

Post-residency clinical fellowship

Funding and support

Institution-wide UPMC Medical Education GME stipend scale for AY 2026–27: PGY-6 USD 84,281; PGY-7 USD 87,231; PGY-8 USD 90,284 (AY 2027–28: PGY-7 USD 92,034; PGY-8 USD 95,716) per the official UPMC GME stipends page; confirm whether this fellowship is appointed on the GME scale.

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

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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

University of Pittsburgh / UPMC

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University of Pittsburgh Neurological Surgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Georgios A. Zenonos, MD (programme director per NASBS match listing; neurosurgical director of the Center for Cranial Base Surgery)
Accreditation / recognition
North American Skull Base Society fellowship match pathway
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?