Multi-specialty Spine Care and Surgery International Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery

OrthopaedicsSpine surgeryClinical Fellowship
Destination
USA
New York, United States

Overview

Non-accredited international fellowship providing in-depth experience in the management of complex cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal disorders with eight attending surgeons.

The programme

Training type
Clinical Fellowship
Duration
1 year
Start
Not stated on official page
Positions
2
Accreditation
Non-accredited
Department
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Fellows who have excelled in residency training in orthopaedic surgery or neurosurgery
International applicants
Yes - international fellowship
Visa support
Institution policyfellows must maintain appropriate immigration status; non-US citizens apply to ECFMG for J-1 visa sponsorship; immigration paperwork must start at least six months in advance
Licence requirement
Institution policycurrent New York State licence and registration required; non-US citizens only may instead work with a NYS Limited Permit (start at least six months ahead); Foot & Ankle, Hand, Shoulder, Sports Medicine and Regional Anesthesia fellows need a full NYS licence to rotate to the HSS Ambulatory Surgery Center

How to apply

Deadline
Not stated on official page
Application method
Application form submitted to the programme coordinator

Funding

Funding
Stipend $103,880.85 per annum plus benefits; subsidized housing available

Official sources

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