Neurosurgical Oncology Cranial Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2028–2029 Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship.
Our CAST-accredited Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship Program participates in the formal Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship Match, which is administered through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) in collaboration with the AANS/CNS Joint Tumor Section. All applicants must register through the NRMP for consideration.
To apply, applicants should submit their applications using the Embark Application portal. An application consists of a comprehensive CV and three recent letters of recommendation and a statement of intent. The letters should be addressed to Dr. Cameron Brennan, MD. One of the letters must be from the applicant’s current program director.
Cranial Fellowship Application Timeline
Application Deadline: August 31
Invitations to Interview Sent: TBD
Interview Date: TBD
Fellowship Decisions: TBD
Neurosurgical Spine Oncology Fellowship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2028–2029 Spine Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship. Positions are filled annually. Use our Embark Application to apply for Spine Oncology Fellowship.
An application consists of a comprehensive CV and three recent letters of recommendation. The letters should be addressed to Dr. W. Christopher Newman, MD, MPH. One of the letters must be from the applicant’s current program director. The applicants also should submit a statement of intent.
Spine Fellowship Application Timeline
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Invitations to Interview Sent: Rolling basis
Interview Date: Rolling basis
Fellowship Decisions: Rolling basis
Eligibility
The neurosurgical fellowship is available to candidates who have completed the core residency training in neurosurgery and who are in excellent standing at their institution. We do not allow enfolded fellowships. We encourage applications from trainees who are interested in developing an academic career in neuro-oncology. Applicants must be eligible for a New York State medical license and must obtain the license prior to beginning the fellowship. To obtain a New York State medical license, candidates are required to have had three years of residency training in the United States or Canada. Foreign applicants must have passed the ECFMG or FMGEMS, as well as the FLEX exams.
Length of Program
One year for the clinical track.
If accepted to do research, the fellow is encouraged to spend 2 years of research time in a laboratory of their choice at MSK.
Apply to the Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship:
https://mskcc.embark.com/apply/neurosurgery
Questions regarding applying can be directed to:
Department of Neurosurgery
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
New York, NY 10065
Email: [email protected]
@MSKNeurosurgery