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Endovascular CAST Fellowship

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

⌖ Morgantown, West Virginia · 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
Preference is given to graduates of US residency programmes; exceptional international graduates will be considered.
Funding
Salary for academic year 2024-25 was USD 74,303 (PG-8) per the fellowship benefits page; a current figure is not published.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
1–2 years, depending on the applicant’s previous training and experience
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

A single-fellow endovascular CAST fellowship offered through WVU's neuroradiology department, building on a neurointerventional programme running for 20 years.

Minimally invasive head, neck and spine procedures at a comprehensive stroke and Level I trauma centre; graduating fellows typically complete 350–400 neurointerventional procedures excluding diagnostic angiography, with stroke and aneurysm research.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

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International eligibility

Preference is given to graduates of US residency programmes; exceptional international graduates will be considered.

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Training level & pathway

Clinical · Neurointervention

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Participation / hands-on scope

Minimally invasive head, neck and spine procedures at a comprehensive stroke and Level I trauma centre; graduating fellows typically complete 350–400 neurointerventional procedures excluding diagnostic angiography, with stroke and aneurysm research.

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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.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Current availability unconfirmed
Commencement
Not published
Duration
1–2 years, depending on the applicant’s previous training and experience
Positions
One fellow
Application route
There is no formal match for the WVU neurosurgery CAST fellowships; interested applicants should contact the department directly. The fellowship Contact Us page lists Ansaar T. Rai, MD (Chair, Neuroradiology), phone 304-418-1109.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

The official page does not publish eligibility criteria; confirm with the programme.

Funding and support

Salary for academic year 2024-25 was USD 74,303 (PG-8) per the fellowship benefits page; a current figure is not published.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Health insurance at no cost to the employee (PEIA indemnity or HMO plans; dependants partly paid by employee), USD 10,000 term life insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement with 6% employer match, long-term disability plan, flexible benefits (medical and dependant-care spending accounts, dental, vision), 24 days annual leave and 18 days sick leave a year, free parking, USD 1,500 annual book allowance, paid CNS dues and departmental support to present at major meetings. Programme fees are not published. Professional liability cover for residents from the West Virginia State Board of Risk and Insurance Management (USD 1 million per occurrence, USD 22 million aggregate) for activities within assigned responsibilities. 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. Visa and work-authorisation requirements need direct confirmation.

HOST INSTITUTION

West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Neurosurgery

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official WVU Neurosurgery fellowship page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
CAST (Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training) certified
Planned editorial review
8 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?