Neuroendovascular Fellowship | UW Department of Neurological Surgery

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Neuroendovascular Surgery fellowship at the University of Washington is a one-year postgraduate fellowship in the minimally invasive treatment of cerebrovascular disease. The fellowship is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons / Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST). The fellowship is co-directed by Dr. Louis Kim and Dr. Michael Levitt, and includes instruction from faculty in Neurological Surgery, Radiology and Neurology.

Fellowship training takes place at Harborview Medical Center, Washington state’s only Joint Commission-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and draws from the 5-state region with a catchment area of over 14 million people. Additional training occurs at the University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake, and Seattle Children’s Hospital. Fellows are appointed at the rank of Acting Instructor in the Department of Neurological Surgery.

Fellows gain a diverse experience in the operative and non-operative management of all types of cerebrovascular diseases of the brain, spine, head and neck. This includes ruptured and unruptured cerebral aneurysms, acute ischemic stroke, arteriovenous malformations/fistulas, atherosclerotic disease, neuro-oncology, traumatic vascular injury, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and stenosis, and pediatric cerebrovascular disorders. Fellows typically participate in over 500 procedures, including cutting-edge endovascular device trials and techniques, as well as clinical and translational research. Graduating fellows are technically excellent and well-equipped to be leaders in Neuroendovascular Surgery.

Trainee Position Description and Essential Functions

ACCREDITATION

Accredited by the Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST)

Two-year fellowships are not offered.

Sections

Fellowship positions are now filled and/or applications now closed:

2026-2027
2027-2028

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for the Neurological Surgery Neuroendovascular Fellowship must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgery Residency Program or Canadian equivalent prior to fellowship start date
Completion of all prerequisite residency and/or fellowship training required for advanced neuroendovascular education
Completion of Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST) preliminary training requirements prior to fellowship start date
Applicants must have completed the CAST-defined minimum of 200 endovascular procedures prior to the start of fellowship training
Board eligible or board certified in Neurological Surgery
Ability to obtain and maintain a Washington State medical license appropriate for fellowship training and clinical responsibilities, including:
- Physician and Surgeon License, or
- Other license type permitted by institutional and state regulatory requirements
Completion of USMLE Step 3 (or equivalent qualifying examination) prior to appointment
ECFMG Certification required for international medical graduates, if applicable
Demonstrated eligibility for hospital credentialing and clinical privileges
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of appointment
The fellowship does not sponsor visas; applicants requiring visa sponsorship are not eligible for appointment
Consideration may be given on a case-by-case basis to applicants who have completed accredited Neurology or Radiology residency training programs and who meet applicable neuroendovascular training prerequisites

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants interested in the Neurological Surgery Neuroendovascular Fellowship must apply through the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) Match and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for fellowship appointments beginning with the 2027–2028 academic year.

Application materials include:

Letter of interest
Current curriculum vitae (CV)
Three letters of recommendation
Documentation of CAST prerequisite procedural experience and training requirements
Additional documentation as required by SNIS, NRMP, and institutional Graduate Medical Education policies

HOW TO APPLY

The fellowship has moved to the Neurointerventional Surgery Match for Fellowships starting with the 2027-2028 fellowship year. Interested applicants should apply via the following link:

https://snisonline.org/neurointerventional-fellowship-match-application-process/

SELECTION PROCESS

The Neurological Surgery Neuroendovascular Fellowship participates in the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) Match and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) beginning with the 2027–2028 fellowship recruitment cycle.

Interested applicants must apply through the SNIS application process during the designated application cycle
Applicants must also establish and maintain an active profile with the NRMP as part of the match process
Applications are reviewed upon receipt of all required materials
Candidates are evaluated based on:
- Clinical and procedural performance
- Endovascular and cerebrovascular experience
- Technical skills and procedural competency
- Academic achievements and scholarly activity
- Professionalism, communication, and multidisciplinary teamwork
- Overall preparedness for advanced neuroendovascular fellowship training

Selected candidates will be invited to participate in the interview process. Interviews provide applicants with an opportunity to discuss:

Neuroendovascular procedural experience
Cerebrovascular and endovascular interests
Research and academic activities
Educational objectives and career goals
Commitment to multidisciplinary neurovascular care and academic neurosurgery

ACCOMMODATIONS

Applicants who require disability accommodation for the interview may request an accommodation from the UW Disability Services Office. In the event that such an accommodation is requested, the UW Disability Services Office will inform the GME Office and the Program of the request in order to facilitate an appropriate accommodation, if indicated.

APPOINTMENT LENGTH, SALARY AND BENEFITS

Appointment Length

12 months (July 1 – June 30)

Salary

At the University of Washington, clinical fellows are frequently appointed with the academic title of Acting Instructor, which designates a transitional, faculty-level status during advanced training.

Current annual base salary for Acting Instructors: $120,000 ($10,000 per month)
Clinical fellows may be eligible for additional clinical activities, such as moonlighting or Saturday surgeries, subject to approval by the Chair and School of Medicine, which, if approved, will provide additional compensation.