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Global Neurosurgery Program - short-term observational fellowships and research training

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Neurosurgery (Global Neurosurgery Program)

⌖ Birmingham · United States

Profile completeness24%19 decision fields need confirmation
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

No exact application window is recorded. Check the host's current call before applying. Recorded status: Current availability unconfirmed; source review 29 Oct 2026. This is not a live vacancy check.

Eligibility
Described as ranging from senior neurosurgeons to trainees from hospitals worldwide; formal criteria not stated.
Funding
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Hands-on status
Observational fellowships and research training in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children's of Alabama; clinical observation plus research training.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

UAB's Global Neurosurgery Program hosts international neurosurgeons and trainees for short observational fellowships and research training in pediatric neurosurgery, and is working toward a formal global neurosurgery fellowship.

Observational fellowship and research training in pediatric neurosurgery at Children's of Alabama, with defined visit objectives, research training and educational opportunities.

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Official UAB Global Neurosurgery Program pageLast checked 29 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

General entry requirements: Described as ranging from senior neurosurgeons to trainees from hospitals worldwide; formal criteria not stated. Separate international eligibility is not recorded.

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Training level & pathway

Phase 2 describes participants from senior neurosurgeons to trainees in international hospitals.

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Participation / hands-on scope

Observational fellowships and research training in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Children's of Alabama; clinical observation plus research training.

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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.

Data quality & missing information · 24% of decision fields recorded
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

24% of tracked decision fields are recorded

Checked 29 Oct 2026. Unresolved fields are missing, qualified or awaiting confirmation in this record. They may be available from the host; a missing field does not mean that a requirement or cost does not apply.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Status at last source review
Current availability unconfirmed

UAB describes past and existing short visits; its separate formal Global Neurosurgery Fellowship is under development. No dated short-visit intake is listed.

Commencement
Not recorded · confirm the intended intake
Duration
Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.
Positions
Not recorded · ask about places for the intended intake
Application route
Continue through the official programme or institution source.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
UAB Global Neurosurgery Program manager Martina Gonzalez Gomez, MD, MSc: mgonzalezgomez@uabmc.edu.
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Described as ranging from senior neurosurgeons to trainees from hospitals worldwide; formal criteria not stated.

Training level

Phase 2 describes participants from senior neurosurgeons to trainees in international hospitals.

Funding and support

Not stated on the official page; confirm with the host.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Programme and application fees
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Benefits
Not recorded. Ask which benefits, if any, are included in the appointment.
Insurance
Not recorded. Confirm medical, professional indemnity and travel cover appropriate to the placement.
Accommodation
Not recorded. Confirm whether housing is arranged or funded, and which costs remain yours.

Application documents

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Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not recorded in this profile. Language requirements are not recorded in this profile. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

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HOST INSTITUTION

University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Neurosurgery (Global Neurosurgery Program)

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official UAB Global Neurosurgery Program page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
29 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Jeffrey P. Blount, MD, MPH, directs the umbrella UAB Global Neurosurgery Program. James Johnston, MD, directs the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery.
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
29 Apr 2027
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Deadline
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Funding
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Exposure
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Funding: Salary and benefits, plus travel and international housing costs.

Exposure: Global health leadership, clinical practice, teaching and research across Arizona and northern Tanzania.

Eligibility: The published clinical fellowship is directed to an ACGME-trained neurosurgeon; international applicants should verify credentialing eligibility before applying.

Still to confirm: Eligibility · Deadline · Fees · Insurance · Accreditation

Source: Official Barrow programme page. Reviewed 8 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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Duration
Up to three months of observation, with a minimum of four weeks on-site.
Deadline
15 October 2026 for the 2027 funded observership round (application window: 15 August–15 October 2026).
Funding
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Exposure
Clinical observation alongside Barrow residents, fellows and attendings.
Source reviewed 20 Oct 202656% of decision fields recorded
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Application status: The published application window for 2027 ended on 15 October 2026. No later round or extension is established by this review on 22 October 2026.

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Exposure: Clinical observation alongside Barrow residents, fellows and attendings.

Eligibility: Designed for trainees and recent graduates from low- or middle-income countries.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Fees · Insurance · Application documents · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Barrow Neurological Institute - Clinical Observers and Visiting Scholars. Reviewed 20 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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SBNS UK Observership Award for LMIC Trainees and Early-Career Consultants

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UK and Ireland neurosurgical centres · United Kingdom

Duration
6 weeks
Deadline
1 April and 1 October each year (next: 1 April 2027)
Funding
Grants of up to £7,000, set by the SBNS global neurological surgery committee.
Exposure
A six-week observer placement in a UK or Ireland neurosurgical centre.
Source reviewed 15 Oct 202644% of decision fields recorded
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Funding: Grants of up to £7,000, set by the SBNS global neurological surgery committee.

Exposure: A six-week observer placement in a UK or Ireland neurosurgical centre.

Eligibility: Applicants from low-income or lower-middle-income countries.

Still to confirm: Current status · Commencement · Positions · Medical registration · Examinations · Language · Visa / work authorisation · Benefits · Fees · Insurance · Accommodation · Application documents · Programme director · Accreditation

Source: Official SBNS bursaries page. Reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Status reflects the last review, not a live vacancy check. Completeness is not a quality rating.

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