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Global Observership in Intraventricular Neuro-Endoscopy (Non-Clinical)

Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery

⌖ New York, New York · United States

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
Aimed at neurosurgeons who otherwise could not gain comparable experience; trainees need a support letter from their Department Chair or Program Director.
Funding
Made possible by a gift from the Michels family; no stipend is described.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
Three-month non-clinical observership.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A three-month non-clinical observership in intraventricular neuroendoscopy under Dr. Mark Souweidane at Weill Cornell.

Intraventricular tumours, compartmentalised hydrocephalus, colloid cysts, intraventricular cysts and pineal region tumours; endoscopic third ventriculostomy, endoscopic tumour biopsy/resection and cyst management with stereotactic guidance and flexible video-endoscopy.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Aimed at neurosurgeons who otherwise could not gain comparable experience; trainees need a support letter from their Department Chair or Program Director.

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Training level & pathway

Observership · Neuroendoscopy & minimally invasive

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Participation / hands-on scope

Intraventricular tumours, compartmentalised hydrocephalus, colloid cysts, intraventricular cysts and pineal region tumours; endoscopic third ventriculostomy, endoscopic tumour biopsy/resection and cyst management with stereotactic guidance and flexible video-endoscopy.

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Medical registration & licensing

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Language requirement

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Visa & work authorisation

International participants must obtain the appropriate U.S. visa and work with Weill Cornell Medicine's immigration office to confirm the visa classification.

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

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Fellowships typically run March-May, June-August, September-November and/or December-February.
Duration
Three-month non-clinical observership.
Positions
Not published
Application route
Email the fellowship address; Dr. Souweidane reviews applications first, then a departmental review committee.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
NeuroEndoFellowship@med.cornell.edu
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Aimed at neurosurgeons who otherwise could not gain comparable experience; trainees need a support letter from their Department Chair or Program Director.

Funding and support

Made possible by a gift from the Michels family; no stipend is described.

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

  • Updated CV
  • Career statement
  • Two reference letters submitted directly by referees
  • Support letter from Department Chair or Program Director (if in training)

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. Language requirements are not published. International participants must obtain the appropriate U.S. visa and work with Weill Cornell Medicine's immigration office to confirm the visa classification.

FACULTY & PROGRAMME LEADERSHIP

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Named on the official page as Michels Family Professor of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and Vice Chair in the Department of Neurological Surgery for Global Observership in Intraventricular Neuro-Endoscopy (Non-Clinical).

Dr. Mark Souweidane

Michels Family Professor of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and Vice Chair in the Department of Neurological Surgery · Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery

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FIELD-LEVEL EVIDENCE

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HOST INSTITUTION

Weill Cornell Medicine, Department of Neurological Surgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Weill Cornell Neurological Surgery - Global Observership in Intraventricular Neuro-Endoscopy
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
20 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Dr. Mark Souweidane, Michels Family Professor of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and Vice Chair
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
20 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?