Fellowship Registry

• Neurosurgical

Joao Paulo Almeida, MD PhD
Devi Patra, MD
Angela Richardson, MD
Matthew Pease, MD
Mitesh Shah, MD

• Neurosurgery

1.  A certified copy of current ECFMG certification and qualifying exam results

2. Indiana State License

• Step 1
• Step 2
• Step 3

Anatomical dissection is available for clinical and research fellows.

Opportunities for surgical anatomy and clinical research in skull base surgery.

Ajay Patel, MD

The Skull Base Neurosurgery Fellowship offers comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of skull base pathology, with fellows participating in more than 250 operative cases annually. The program provides robust experience in microneurosurgery, advanced endoscopic skull base surgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery, ensuring broad technical training across the range of approaches used in modern skull base practice. Fellows are fully integrated into multidisciplinary teams and gain experience in the management of pituitary tumors, meningiomas, vestibular schwannomas, and a wide variety of complex cranial base lesions.

In addition to surgical training, the fellowship emphasizes academic development and professional growth. Fellows are supported in presenting research at national and international conferences, encouraged to participate in specialized surgical courses, and expected to take an active role in clinical research initiatives. Opportunities extend to collaborative projects in the Microneurosurgery Laboratory, advancing anatomical and translational studies, as well as contributions to resident education and teaching. This balanced integration of clinical expertise, research, and education prepares graduates of the fellowship to emerge as future leaders in skull base neurosurgery at both the national and international levels.

1. NASBS Fellowship match
2. Please contact Joao Paulo Almeida, MD PhD ([email protected]) or Janna Thornton for additional information.