The Fellowship Directory lists 200 general neurosurgery fellowship and training listings at 181 institutions and programme networks. The main training cities are Tokyo, Singapore and Seoul. 18% say they accept international medical graduates and 2% describe a visa route. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements. This includes 1 national DFMS/DFMSA specialty tracks, not confirmed hospital vacancies. Fellowships, observerships and specialist-training pathways are different categories; some listed calls are closed.
Frequently asked questions
How many general neurosurgery fellowship and training listings are there?
200 listings at 181 institutions and programme networks are listed, each researched from official sources. This includes 1 national DFMS/DFMSA specialty tracks, not confirmed hospital vacancies. Fellowships, observerships and specialist-training pathways are different categories; some listed calls are closed.
Can international medical graduates apply?
37 of the 200 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 4 describe a visa route. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
International Physician Observership (IPOP) — Neurosurgery track (Toho University Medical Center Omori Hospital): 31 October 2026; DFMS / DFMSA — Neurosurgery (National DFMS/DFMSA network — coordinated by Université de Strasbourg): 10 December 2026; Neurotrauma Fellowship (University of California, San Francisco): 30 December 2026.