PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington offers a Clinical Fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery under the supervision of Professors Laligam N. Sekhar, and Manuel J. Ferreira. The fellowship provides training in microsurgery of cerebrovascular and skull base lesions, and endoscopic surgery of skull base tumors, and opportunity for clinical research, and publications. It does not include any endovascular training.
The fellowship is not accredited by the ACGME.
The Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Fellow is appointed as an Acting Instructor in the Department of Neurological Surgery and will have some call responsibility for Neuro-trauma cases. All previous fellows from this program have distinguished themselves through their stellar service to patients and excellence as educators.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to: fellowship@neurosurgery.washington.edu.
The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates. The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
*COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an ACGME (or Canadian equivalent) accredited neurosurgery residency program and be able to obtain a Washington license to practice. The applicant must be a graduate of a U.S or Canadian Neurosurgical residency training program.
SELECTION PROCESS
Once all required documents (including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation) have been received and reviewed, selected candidates will be contacted to schedule interviews. Selection is competitive and based on the quality of the applicant.
STIPENDS AND BENEFITS
Vacation, pay, and benefit specifics will be discussed at the interview. However, the University of Washington offers a highly competitive compensation package.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information about the UW Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery Fellowship Program, please contact: fellowship@neurosurgery.washington.edu.
FELLOWSHIP FACULTY
Neurological Surgery:
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Laligam N. Sekhar, MD, FACS, FAANS Fellowship Director Vice Chairman & Professor |
Fellowship Co-Director Vice Chairman & Professor |
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Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD, FACS Chairman & Professor |
Vice Chairman & Professor |
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Associate Professor |
CURRENT FELLOW(S)
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Acting Instructor |
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PREVIOUS FELLOWS
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