Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship

Overview

A one-year fellowship that trains young neurosurgeons to become highly skilled and knowledgeable academic neurosurgical oncologists.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

1 July

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Department of Neurosurgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Institution policyMD/DO or foreign equivalent with a valid ECFMG certificate (for international graduates); Texas Medical Board requirements; tobacco-free pre-employment screen

International applicants

Institution policyInternational physician trainees accepted; those needing sponsorship must use the ECFMG J-1 visa

Visa support

Institution policyThe ECFMG-sponsored J-1 is the required visa for international physician trainees who need visa sponsorship at MD Anderson; visa-sponsored trainees may not moonlight

Licence requirement

Institution policyA Texas Medical Board Physician-in-Training (PIT) permit (obtained by the GME office for trainees without a full Texas licence) or a full Texas licence is required before starting

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

Online application; selection based on written application, CV, previous training, letters of reference and personal interviews

Funding

Funding

Institution policyMD Anderson GME stipend levels AY 2026-27: PGY4 $78,917; PGY5 $81,776; PGY6 $84,650; PGY7 $88,204; PGY8 $91,399 (PGY2 $73,169); trainees may also be appointed without compensation when funded by an outside agency/government

Official sources