Fellowship Match Participating Programs

USMLE Steps 1-3, ECFMG Certificate

The Skull Base Fellowship at the University of Miami aims to provide an intensive 12-month educational experience in Skull Base Neurosurgery, complementing neurosurgery residency training. The program focuses on a comprehensive exposure to clinical evaluation, patient selection for operative and non-operative management, and active participation in diverse skull base surgical, endoscopic, minimally invasive and radiation procedures. Fellows will gain progressive responsibility in patient management, developing both knowledge and manual skills to become an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team that incorporates the expertise of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Oculoplastic Surgery, Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Neuro-Oncology, Radiation Oncology and Neuroradiology. Currently, full endoscopic training and teaching is integrated into the skull base microsurgical training in order to develop excellence in cranial endoscopy and minimally invasive complex cranial surgery. The structured program includes organized and supervised experiences in patient care, diagnostics, and the integration of therapeutic modalities. A portion of the fellowship involves outpatient clinic training for preoperative, peri-operative, and postoperative care. Research, scholarly activities, and contributions to neurosurgery education are integral, and fellows actively engage in clinical, anatomic, and neuroscience research. Regular teaching conferences with fellows, faculty, residents, and other disciplines enhance the educational experience as well as access to our world class skull base lab.