The membership of the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) is a tremendous resource for the training of fellows, who are the future of the development of our specialty. The society has developed a registry of skull base fellowships that are offered by the society membership.
The society recognizes that we are a diverse and multidisciplinary group comprised of several different specialties, all of whom have significant interest and focus in the management of skull base neoplasia. Likewise, the nature and character of the various fellowships will represent and reflect their differences. In addition, we recognize that there will be variation between individual fellowship experiences resulting from the differences in the preceptor’s approaches and practices.
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To apply for Fellowship training, please contact the program directly.
If you need assistance or have questions, please contact the NASBS office at [email protected].
| Title of Fellowship | Skull Base Neurosurgery- Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Contact Name for Applications | Rafael Martinez-Perez MD. PhD. |
| Fellowship Type |
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| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Date Fellowship Established | 07/01/2025 |
| Fellowship Director | Rafael Martinez-Perez MD. PhD. |
| Participating Faculty | Andrew Conger, MD |
Fellowship Information | |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Required Prior Training Program |
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| Required Prior Training Program Other | N/A |
| Fellow needs to have full medical license | No |
| Accept Foreign Medical Graduates (outside US & Canada) | Yes |
| Foreign Medical Graduates Eligibility Requirements | Candidates must be eligible for a Pennsylvania State Medical Training License, which they must secure before the fellowship begins. Foreign applicants are required to have passed either the ECFMG or FMGEMS, in addition to the FLEX exams. Decisions regarding recognition of foreign training or equivalency will be made by the program leadership. |
| Residency Training in US/Canada Required | No |
| USMLE |
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| Percentage of Fellow Workload that is Skull Base | 80 |
| Number of Fellows Accepted Per Year | 1 |
| Salaried Position | Yes- contact Program Director for more information |
| Night and Weekend Call | Yes |
| Estimated Nights Per Month | 4 |
| Clinical Work | |
| Open Cranial Base | |
| Endonasal Cranial Base | |
| Temporal Bone | |
| Craniofacial Anomalies/ Reconstructive | |
| Trauma | |
| Craniocervical | |
| Reconstruction | |
| Stereotactic Radiosurgery | |
| Cerebral Vascular Surgery | |
| Anatomical Dissection Laboratory | Our program is supported by a fully equipped skull base laboratory designed to advance both microsurgical and endoscopy training and research. The lab provides a comprehensive environment for hands-on dissection, technique refinement, and innovation in skull base approaches, reinforcing our commitment to high-quality education and academic development in complex cranial surgery. |
| Laboratory Research Opportunities | The fellow actively participates in advanced cadaveric dissections within our dedicated Skull Base Laboratory, focusing on refining minimally invasive approaches to complex cranial and skull base pathology. These hands-on experiences are complemented by the development and validation of novel surgical techniques that enhance safety, exposure, and efficiency in challenging anatomical corridors. In parallel, the fellow has access to cutting-edge computational research through our collaborative Tumor Radiomics and Machine Learning Program, which applies advanced mathematical modeling and artificial intelligence to predict tumor behavior, surgical outcomes, and recurrence patterns—particularly in meningiomas and skull base tumors. This dual exposure to translational and technical surgical research prepares our fellows for successful academic careers and positions them at the forefront of innovation in skull base neurosurgery. |
| Application Deadline | 06/15/2025 |
| Decision Deadline | 12/01/2025 |
| Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST) Accredited | No |
| How to apply | The application and selection process for the Skull Base Neurosurgery Fellowship at our institution will be conducted through the national match program coordinated by the North American Skull Base Society (NASBS) |