| Institution | Geisinger Medical Center |
|---|---|
| Title of Fellowship | Skull Base Neurosurgery- Geisinger |
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Fellowship Director | Rafael Martinez-Perez MD. PhD. |
| Fellowship Director's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Program Coordinator's Name | April Shuman |
| Program Coordinator's Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Contact Name for Applications | Rafael Martinez-Perez MD. PhD. |
| Number of Fellows Accepted Per Year | 1 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST) Accredited | No |
| Salaried Position | Yes- contact Program Director for more information |
| 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 |
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| Fellowship Program Description: | The fellowship provides advanced training in skull base and minimally invasive cranial surgery, addressing the need for specialized expertise in managing complex skull base conditions. It fosters multidisciplinary collaboration, enhances surgical skills, and promotes research and academic leadership, preparing fellows for leadership roles in the field while advancing patient care standards. |
NASBS
North American Skull Base Society