Pediatric Neurosurgery

Program Overview

Department of Neurological Surgery offers a one-year fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery designed to foster careers in academic neurological surgery. One Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow is appointed each year in this program

The Fellow actively participates in a pediatric service involving patient care, research, and teaching. The Fellow works extensively with attending neurosurgeons at Seattle Children's Hospital, all of whom are faculty members with the University of Washington School of Medicine.

The Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow is appointed as an Acting Instructor in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. Progressive independence in patient evaluation and management is encouraged during the course of the fellowship.

The fellow will actively participate in the management of all facets of pediatric neurosurgery. This includes extensive mentoring in tumors, epilepsy, craniofacial disorders, hydrocephalus, minimally invasive endoscopic neurosurgery, management of spasticity including selective dorsal rhizotomies and placement of baclofen pumps, spine, infection, complex trauma cases, and neural tube defects including myelomeningocele, lipomyelomeningocele, and tethered spinal cord. Strong emphasis is placed on clinical and/or basic science research productivity with several ongoing faculty research projects in place.

Sections

How to Apply

The University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship is matched through the San Francisco Matching Program. Please refer to the SF Match website (sfmatch.org) for application timelines and matching dates, as they vary year to year.

In addition to registering for the match through SFMatch, interested applicants must submit a brief letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation directly to the Fellowship Coordinator at larissa.lumb-mielke@seattlechildrens.org.

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.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have completed an ACGME (or Canadian equivalent) accredited neurosurgery residency program, be able to obtain a Washington license to practice, not require a visa and be committed to a career in academic pediatric neurosurgery.

Selection Process

The University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship is matched through the San Francisco Matching Program. After an applicant has registered for the match through SFMatch, and after the Fellowship Director has received all of the required documents, the program coordinator will contact the applicant to schedule an interview.

Stipends & Benefits

Vacation, pay, and benefit specifics will be discussed at the interview. However, the University of Washington offers a highly competitive compensation package.

Fellowship Faculty

Amy Lee, MD, FAANS
Professor
Chief of Neurological Surgery Service, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Associate Director, Neurological Surgery Residency Program
Director, Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship
Co-Director Neurosciences Center, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Co-Director Neurocritical Care Program, Seattle Children’s Hospital

Surgical Director, Pediatric Brain Tumor Program, Seattle Children's Hospital

 

Samuel R. Browd, MD PhD
Professor
Medical Director, Seattle Children’s Sports Concussion Program
Director, The Sports Institute at UW Medicine

 

Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD, FACS
Chairman & Professor
Theodore S. Roberts Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery
Director, UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute
Director, Neurological Surgery Residency Program
Founding Co-Executive Director, Seattle Sports Concussion Program
Professor, Department of Radiology
Adjunct Professor, Global Health 

 

Hannah E. Goldstein, MD
Assistant Professor

Robert T. Buckley, MD
 Clinical Assistant Professor

Jeffrey G. Ojemann, MD
Vice Chairman and Professor
Richard G. Ellenbogen Endowed Chair in Pediatric Neurosurgery
SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Seattle Children’s Hospital
Adjunct Professor, Department of Radiology

Current Fellow

Matthew J. Recker, MD

To see where our past fellows are now click here.

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