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Neurosurgery Spine Fellowship

Wake Forest University School of Medicine / Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

⌖ Winston-Salem, North Carolina · United States

Profile completeness44%14 decision fields need confirmation
DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 9 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Completion of a neurosurgical residency programme and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.
Funding
The official page does not publish funding or salary details.
Deadline
TBD (per official page)
Duration
12 months
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A twelve-month CAST-accredited neurosurgical spine fellowship at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist taking one fellow per year.

Ambulatory and surgical spine care with an average operative case load of approximately 250 cases, plus research opportunities.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Completion of a neurosurgical residency programme and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical fellowship · Spine

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Participation / hands-on scope

Ambulatory and surgical spine care with an average operative case load of approximately 250 cases, plus research opportunities.

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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 · 44% of decision fields recorded
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

44% of tracked decision fields are published

Checked 9 Oct 2026. Unavailable details below were not published in the cited material and have not been guessed.

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
12 months
Positions
1 fellow per year
Application route
Mail the application form and documents to the fellowship coordinator, Department of Neurosurgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC 27157.
Standalone deadline
TBD (per official page)
Official contact
lewilson@wakehealth.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Completion of a neurosurgical residency programme and eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.

Funding and support

The official page does not publish funding or salary details.

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

  • Completed application form
  • USMLE Step 1, 2 and 3 scores
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement or letter of interest
  • Two recommendation letters addressed to the programme director
  • Copy of North Carolina medical licence (if applicable)
  • Copy of medical school diploma
  • DEA certification (if applicable)
  • Proof of professional liability insurance
  • Proof of neurosurgery residency completion or expected completion date

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

Wake Forest University School of Medicine / Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Wake Forest University School of Medicine page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
9 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
CAST-accredited
Planned editorial review
9 Apr 2027
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