Neurosurgical Anesthesiology Fellowship

Overview

A neuroscience-focused program spans neuroanesthesia, neurocritical care, interventional neuroradiology and intraoperative monitoring.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year; optional two-year programme with a research year or a critical care anesthesiology fellowship year

Start

2027-28 fellowship year (current cycle)

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

ICPNT-accredited (five-year accreditation from 2020); not ACGME

Department

Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed ACGME-, RCPSC- or CFPC-accredited anesthesiology residency; passed USMLE Steps 1 and 2 (Step 3 to be completed); ACLS/BLS certification; Milestones verification from core programme

International applicants

Institution policyYes - graduates of medical schools outside the US/Canada are eligible if they hold a valid ECFMG certificate or a full unrestricted US licence

Visa support

Institution policyJ-1 alien physician status sponsored by ECFMG with Duke's assistance; Duke is H-1B cap-exempt and H-1B is possible for clinical trainees who have passed USMLE Steps 1-3 and hold an ECFMG certificate (individual programmes decide which visas they accept)

Licence requirement

North Carolina full or limited medical licence and active DEA registration

How to apply

Deadline

1 March 2027 (registration opens 4 November 2026; interviews January-May 2027; Match Day week of 27 May 2027)

Application method

Online fellowship application with CV, personal statement and three references

Funding

Funding

Institution policyGME trainees paid on the Duke stipend scale; FY27 (from 1 July 2026) PGY-1 $71,052 rising to PGY-4 $79,908, PGY-5 $82,992, PGY-6 $86,292, PGY-7 $90,036 (up to PGY-12 $106,800), plus benefits

Official sources