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Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Houston, Texas · 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
Foreign-trained applicants considered if ECFMG-certified, fully trained in neurosurgery and with some prior US postgraduate training.
Funding
Institution-wide UTHealth Houston GME stipend scale for residents and fellows: AY 2026-27 Pay Level 7 USD 88,925.70, Pay Level 8 USD 91,149.35 (AY 2027-28: Level 7 USD 91,594, Level 8 USD 93,883), per the official GME Trainee Benefits & Stipends page; confirm the appointment type and pay level for this fellowship.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1 year
Hands-on status
Twelve months of clinical surgical training covering adult and paediatric epilepsy surgery, functional brain mapping and eloquent-cortex tumour resection, DBS and intrathecal pumps; daily rounds with faculty and supervision of senior residents.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

One-year fellowship working closely with Dr Nitin Tandon's service, covering adult and paediatric epilepsy surgery, brain mapping and neuromodulation.

Adult and paediatric epilepsy surgery, functional brain mapping and resection of tumours in eloquent cortex, deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and intrathecal pump placement, with pre- and post-procedural care including neuro-intensive care, daily rounds, epilepsy and DBS planning conferences and monthly morbidity and mortality reviews.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Foreign-trained applicants considered if ECFMG-certified, fully trained in neurosurgery and with some prior US postgraduate training.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Functional & epilepsy

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Participation / hands-on scope

Twelve months of clinical surgical training covering adult and paediatric epilepsy surgery, functional brain mapping and eloquent-cortex tumour resection, DBS and intrathecal pumps; daily rounds with faculty and supervision of senior residents.

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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

Foreign applicants may only be sponsored through ECFMG on J-1 visas.

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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
1 year
Positions
Not published
Application route
Questions about the fellowship and application process go to the fellowship coordinator via the department.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
NSurgEducation@uth.tmc.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

US applicants must have graduated from an ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency. Foreign-trained applicants need a valid ECFMG certificate, full neurosurgical training and some prior US postgraduate training.

Funding and support

Institution-wide UTHealth Houston GME stipend scale for residents and fellows: AY 2026-27 Pay Level 7 USD 88,925.70, Pay Level 8 USD 91,149.35 (AY 2027-28: Level 7 USD 91,594, Level 8 USD 93,883), per the official GME Trainee Benefits & Stipends page; confirm the appointment type and pay level for this fellowship.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Institution-wide for UTHealth Houston residents and fellows: UT Select basic medical cover at no cost, dental and vision at employee rates, USD 50,000 basic life and AD&D cover, optional disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, recreation centre access and reduced-rate parking. Programme fees are not published. Institution-wide: residents and fellows are covered by the UT System professional liability policy at no cost to the trainee. 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. Foreign applicants may only be sponsored through ECFMG on J-1 visas.

HOST INSTITUTION

McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official UTHealth Houston fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Nitin Tandon, MD
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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