Spine Surgery Fellowship

Hospital for Special Surgery

OrthopaedicsSpine surgeryClinical Fellowship
Destination
USA
New York, United States

Overview

One-year ACGME-accredited spine fellowship rotating through deformity, cervical degenerative, lumbar degenerative and minimally invasive surgery blocks.

The programme

Training type
Clinical Fellowship
Duration
1 year
Start
Not stated on official page
Positions
4
Accreditation
ACGME-accredited
Department
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Institution policycurrent New York State licence and registration required (non-US citizens may work with a NYS Limited Permit); immigration/limited-permit process must begin at least six months in advance (J-1 via ECFMG)
International applicants
Institution policyYes - non-US citizens may apply, with ECFMG J-1 sponsorship and a NYS licence or Limited Permit
Visa support
Institution policyfellows must maintain appropriate immigration status; non-US citizens apply to ECFMG for J-1 visa sponsorship; immigration paperwork must start at least six months in advance
Licence requirement
Institution policycurrent New York State licence and registration required; non-US citizens only may instead work with a NYS Limited Permit (start at least six months ahead); Foot & Ankle, Hand, Shoulder, Sports Medicine and Regional Anesthesia fellows need a full NYS licence to rotate to the HSS Ambulatory Surgery Center

How to apply

Deadline
Page lists 1 November (dates shown are for a past cycle)
Application method
Not stated on official page

Funding

Funding
Stipend $103,880.85 per annum plus benefits; subsidized housing available

Official sources

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