U.S. Sites for International Trainees & Faculty
Arizona | California | Florida | Iowa | Kentucky | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | New York | Pennsylvania | Tennessee | Texas
Listed below US Centers for Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery accepting International trainees and faculty for variable length clinical exposure:
Arizona
Name of Center:
Barrow Neurological Institute
Address of Center:
350 W. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013
Contact Person:
Dr. Michael Lawton / Ravneet Kaur
Contact Email:
[email protected] / [email protected] or [email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length- One week to 6 months, can be longer if visa allows
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
Attending, Fellows , and senior level residents only
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Other Prerequisites?
Preference to fully trained Neurosurgeons and senior level residents, Medical students not allowed
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
Only Research Fellowship depending on availability , can be funded or non-funded.
Length of Training
6 months to year can be extended, need to apply for J-1 Visa
Prerequisites
Fully trained Neurosurgeon or senior level neurosurgery resident
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
California
Name of Center:
UC Davis Medical Center
Address of Center:
4680 Y Street, ACC 3760
Contact Person:
Ben Waldau
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: 1 week to 3 months
Training level of Observer Preferred?
Fellow or Attending
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Other Prerequisites?
Neurosurgeon, Neurologist or Radiologist by training
Fellowship for International Trainees:
N
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Name of Center:
UC San Diego Health
Address of Center:
200 West Arbor Street, Mail Code 8893 San Diego, CA 92101
Contact Person:
Ms. Amy Franklin
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: 1 week to 6 months
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
Fellow orAttending
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both Available
Other Prerequisites?
Neurosurgeon or Radiologist by Training
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
Y
Length of Training
2 years
Prerequisites
Neurosurgery
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
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Name of Center:
University of Southern California
Address of Center:
1200 North State Street Suite 3300, Los Angeles CA 90033
Contact Person:
Arun Amar, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
No minimum or maximum length but need to negotiate on case by case basis. Likely less than 3 months
Training level of Observer Preferred?
No preferred level of training
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Fellowship for International Trainees:
Y
Other Prerequisites:
At least be at level of NS resident or higher
Florida
Name of Center:
University of Florida
Address of Center:
PO Box 100265, Gainesville, FL 32610
Contact Person:
Brian Hoh, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
minimum 1 month
maximum TBD
Training level of Observer Preferred?
No preference
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Other Prerequisites?
Come with their own funding
Fellowship is ACGME which requires fellowship to have graduated from an ACGME-accredited residency
Iowa
Name of Center:
University of Iowa
Address of Center:
200 Hawkins Dr. Iowa City, IA 52240
Contact Person:
David Hasan
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: max 1-2 months; can be extended
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?:
Either is fine
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both but mainly endovascular
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
Not yet
Kentucky
Name of Center:
University of Kentucky
Address of Center:
800 Rose Street Room MS105A, Lexington, KY 40502
Contact Person:
Justin F. Fraser, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership: YES
Minimum or max length – Variable
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
Either is acceptable
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both, but our volume is significantly higher for endovascular.
Other Prerequisites?
Either training/specialization in Neurosurgery, Neurology, or Neuroradiology
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
No
Massachusetts
Name of Center:
Massachusetts General Hospital
Address of Center:
15 Parkman St., Suite 745, Boston MA 02108
Contact Person:
Aman B. Patel
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: 1 month to 6 months
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
Attending or Fellow
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Other Prerequisites?
Required paperwork, medical clearance
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
Yes
Length of Training:
2 years
Prerequisites:
Graduate of residency, Visa, Appropriatelicensure
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Endovascular
Michigan
Name of Center:
University of Michigan
Address of Center:
3552 Taubman Health Care Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Dr., SPC 5338, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5338
Contact Person:
Aditya S. Pandey, MD or B. Gregory Thompson, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected], [email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: 1-12 weeks
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
Attending or Fellow
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
No
Minnesota
Name of Center:
University of Minnesota
Address of Center:
420 Delaware Street SE, MMC96, D429 Mayo Memorial Building, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact Person:
Andrew Grande, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: 1 week minimum to 1 year
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
We are happy to host medical students, residents, fellows or attending neurosurgeons
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
We welcome observers who have either an open cerebrovascular or endovascular interest/background
Other Prerequisites?
None
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
We are open to having international fellows and have two fellowship opportunities
Endovascular Fellowship
We currently have a formal, ACGME accredited fellowship in which we accept 1 fellow/year. This formal fellowship program is 2 years long for neurosurgeons and is three years for those with a neurology or radiology background. We do accept international applications for this fellowship.
Here is a link to that program: http://www.neurology.umn.edu/fellowships-endovascular.html.
In addition to this formal fellowship we would be willing to consider training international vascular neurosurgeons who need endovascular training. This program is outside of the normal ACGME program and would only be considered for vascular neurosurgeons in need of endovascular training to perform vascular neurosurgery in their home country. The stipulation is that the trainee will return to their home country at the end of training and not intend to practice in the United States. To be eligible for this the candidate needs to be a practicing neurosurgeon, and have passed all USMLE and TOFL tests. In addition trainees must obtain their own funding for housing/living expenses and health care coverage. The length of this training is 2 years.
Neuroanatomy Fellowship
We currently have a formal neuroanatomy fellowship program which is approved by the university of minnesota GME office and board of directors. The length of this fellowship ranges from 6 months to 2 years as requested by the candidate. The intention is to provide fellows with neuroanatomic research opportunities in the neuroanatomy lab while also providing vascular/endovascular clinical observership. Pre requesits for this program are that applicants have completed residency or are in residency in neurosurgery, ENT, radiology or neurology. Applicants must find their own funding for housing/living expenses and health care coverage.
Hers is a link to the neuroanatomy lab:http://www.neurosurgery.umn.edu/research/research-labs/neuroanatomy-lab.
Missouri
Name of Center:
Washington University in St. Louis
Address of Center:
660 S. EuclidAve. St. louis, MO 63110
Contact Person:
Sophie Church
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length–2 to 12 months
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
Attending or Fellow
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Other Prerequisites?
Review of CV and Skype interview
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
N
New York
Name of Center:
Cornell University
Address of Center:
525 East 68th Street, Suite M-220, NY, NY 10065
Contact Person:
Jared Knopman, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected]
We would be open to both fellows and attendings, for variable amounts of time in both cerebrovascular and endovascular observerships
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Name of Center:
Mount Sinai Health System
Address of Center:
The Cerebrovascular Center, 1450 Madison Avenue, KCC – 1 North, New York, New York 10029
Contact Person:
Angie Delgado and J Mocco, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected] and [email protected]
Observership:
Yes
Minimum or max length:
None
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
None
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Other Prerequisites?
No
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
Yes
Length of Training:
1-2 years depending on experience and needs
Prerequisites:
None
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Endovascular
Pennsylvania
Name of Center:
Geisinger Health System
Address of Center:
1000 E. Mountain Blvd
Contact Person:
Amy Morgan
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length Min 1 week, max 6 months
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
Either
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
Depends on licensure status and funding, in general possible
Length of Training
2 years
Prerequisites
Completed Neurosurgery training
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
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Name of Center:
Penn State Hershey
Address of Center:
30 Hope Dr., PO Box 859, Hershey, PA, 17033
Contact Person:
Scott Simon
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: Any
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
Any
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Other Prerequisites?
None
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
No
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Name of Center:
TJUH
Address of Center:
901 walnut street Philadelphia
Contact Person:
Pascal Jabbour MD
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length up to 6 months
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
No preference
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
N
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Name of Center:
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Address of Center:
200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact Person:
Brian Jankowitz
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: no minimum or maximum
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?
No preference as long as self-funded
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Endovascular
Other Prerequisites?
Must be self-funded
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
Yes but must be self funded
Length of Training:
1 year
Prerequisites:
Significant endovascular exposure
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Endovascular
Tennessee
Name of Center:
University of Tennessee/Semmes-Murphey Clinic
Address of Center:
6325 Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120
Contact Person:
Nikki Roberts
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Both open and ends
Any training level, any period, observership only for international folks
Texas
Name of Center:
University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Address of Center:
6400 Fannin Street, Suite 2800, Houston, Texas 77030
Contact Person:
P. Roc Chen, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
Minimum or max length: 1 week to 3 months.
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred:
Fellow or attending
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both:
Both
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
N
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Name of Center:
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Address of Center:
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard; Dallas, Texas 75390-8855
Contact Person:
Claudette Denley for Babu G. Welch, MD
Contact Email:
[email protected]
Observership:
1-3 months
Training level of Observer (Attending or Fellow) Preferred?:
Attending
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Both
Other Prerequisites?
Qualifying exams, LOR from training program with contact phone number
Fellowship for International Trainees (Y/N):
Y
Length of Training:
1 Year
Cerebrovascular, Endovascular or Both?
Cerebrovascular