WFNS Neurosurgery Fellowship for Young Neurosurgeons from Developing Countries

National Neuroscience Institute (NNI, SingHealth)

NeurosurgeryGeneral neurosurgeryClinical Fellowship / Observership (WFNS training centre)
Destination
SGP
Singapore

Overview

Hands-on NNI fellowship exposing the fellow to neuro-oncology, neurovascular, spine, skull base, peripheral nerve, functional neurosurgery, TBI and neurocritical care, with a research project.

The programme

Focus
General neurosurgery (multiple subspecialties)
Training type
Clinical Fellowship / Observership (WFNS training centre)
Duration
Not stated on official page
Start
Not stated on official page
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
WFNS Foundation-accredited Post-Graduate Training Centre; completion certificate issued by the centre and/or WFNS
Department
Department of Neurosurgery

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Young neurosurgeon residing in a developing country; recently completed residency; accredited basic medical degree (SMC requirement); national licensing exam passed; SMC English requirement; 12 months' internship; minimum 3 years as medical officer; registered and in good standing
International applicants
Yes - targeted at young neurosurgeons from developing countries
Visa support
Not stated on official page
Licence requirement
Singapore Medical Council registration criteria apply (fellow is on the residents' on-call roster)

How to apply

Deadline
Not stated on official page
Application method
WFNS online fellowship application form (wfns.org); documents: passport/ID, medical diploma, CV, recommendation letter(s), motivation letter

Funding

Funding
Not stated on official page

Official sources

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