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Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

University of Utah Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Salt Lake City, Utah · 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 list eligibility criteria beyond SF Match application requirements.
Funding
Institution-wide University of Utah GME trainee stipends for 2026-27: training level 6 USD 91,863, level 7 USD 94,407, level 8 USD 99,790, level 9 USD 102,535 (FY27 stipend memo); confirm the training level for this fellowship.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A one-year CAST-approved functional neurosurgery fellowship at the University of Utah for one fellow per year, recruited through the SF Match; the page states the 2028–2029 position has been filled.

Movement disorders (focused ultrasound, asleep MRI-guided and awake microelectrode-recorded DBS, radiofrequency lesioning), epilepsy (stereo-EEG, grids/strips, responsive neurostimulation, DBS, VNS, laser ablation, resection) and pain (microvascular decompression, percutaneous rhizotomy, radiosurgical lesioning), with multidisciplinary movement disorder, epilepsy surgery and interventional psychiatry conferences at University of Utah Hospital.

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Official University of Utah 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 list eligibility criteria beyond SF Match application requirements.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional & epilepsy

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Participation / hands-on scope

Movement disorders (focused ultrasound, asleep MRI-guided and awake microelectrode-recorded DBS, radiofrequency lesioning), epilepsy (stereo-EEG, grids/strips, responsive neurostimulation, DBS, VNS, laser ablation, resection) and pain (microvascular decompression, percutaneous rhizotomy, radiosurgical lesioning), with multidisciplinary movement disorder, epilepsy surgery and interventional psychiatry conferences at University of Utah Hospital.

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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

52% 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
SF Match Central Application Service
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Vanessa.De.Leon@hsc.utah.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

The official page does not list eligibility criteria beyond SF Match application requirements.

Funding and support

Institution-wide University of Utah GME trainee stipends for 2026-27: training level 6 USD 91,863, level 7 USD 94,407, level 8 USD 99,790, level 9 USD 102,535 (FY27 stipend memo); confirm the training level for this fellowship.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide University of Utah GME trainee benefits (FY27): 15 working days paid vacation plus 5 days professional development time, 5 days sick leave, health insurance with about 90% of premium paid by the hospital, group dental, free group term life (up to USD 25,000), specialty-specific disability insurance, 401(a) retirement contribution of 3%, reduced tuition and university employee discounts. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide: malpractice insurance is provided by the hospital for in-state professional activities that are an approved part of the training programme. Accommodation support is not published.

Application documents

  • Personal statement
  • CV
  • Transcripts
  • USMLE/COMLEX scores
  • Letters of recommendation (including one from the residency director)

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 Utah Department of Neurosurgery

8 sourced pathways are currently indexed for this institution.

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official University of Utah Neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Shervin Rahimpour, MD
Accreditation / recognition
Society of Neurological Surgeons CAST approval
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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