Pediatric Neurosurgery | UW Department of Neurological Surgery

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.

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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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