McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery
⌖ Houston, Texas · United States
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Primarily clinical training with four paediatric neurosurgeons: brain tumours, congenital malformations, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, craniofacial disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, traumatic brain and spine injury and spina bifida, with weekly clinics, neuroradiology and M&M conferences and optional research (including fetal spina bifida repair).
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Applicants must have completed a neurosurgery residency programme in the United States or abroad.
Clinical · Paediatric neurosurgery
Primarily clinical training with four paediatric neurosurgeons: brain tumours, congenital malformations, cerebral palsy, hydrocephalus, craniofacial disorders, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, traumatic brain and spine injury and spina bifida, with weekly clinics, neuroradiology and M&M conferences and optional research (including fetal spina bifida repair).
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Applicants must have completed a neurosurgery residency programme in the United States or abroad.
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.
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.
Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.
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