1. Functional Fellowship [New]
The Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgical Program at the Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
offers a fellowship course in Functional Neurosurgery to post MCh or DNB Neurosurgical
candidates.
The fellowship will bear a stipend of Rs. 50000 and would be offered for 1-2 years
period.
Interested candidates can apply directly to Dr. Paresh Doshi by
email on pareshkd@gmail.com
2. AASAN Fellowship Program [New]
The AASAN Fellowship aims to assist young neurosurgeons from India to visit neurosurgical
centers in the US and to attend one of the major national neurosurgical conferences
(CNS or AANS). The purpose of this endeavor is to provide these physicians with
an exposure to American neurosurgery, to help build bridges of collaboration between
the two countries and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge. Award is $2500.
Attach CV and Essay on goals (Please limit to maximum 1 page)
Include : Date of birth, Place of birth, Nationality, College, MedicalSchool,
Residency and Subspecialty of interest
Anticipated dates - Meeting to be attended - Institution to visit
Send to : Raj Narayan, MD narayark@ucmail.uc.edu
Web address : http://www.aasan.us
Kimberlee A. Antonetti, Research Coordinator
Childhood Neurosurgery and Center for Hydrocephalus, PA
58 West Michigan Street
Orlando, FL 32806
(407)649-6474 office
(407)325-9021 cell
kantonetti@pedneurosurgery.net
3. The WFNS (I) Trust
The WFNS (I) Trust is pleased to announce the availability of 4 fellowships of Rs.7500/-
each, to enable neurosurgeons outside India to attend workshops, symposia and conferences
in India. The local organisers of these meetings who wish to award these fellowships
should provide local hospitality, waive registration fees and arrange visits to
local neurosurgical centres. Organizing secretaries wishing to sponsor such neurosurgeons
/ trainees from outside India may please contact
Dr.A.K.Banerji, Hony. Secretary,
WFNS (I) Trust, P. B. No.7368,
Vimhans, Nehru Nagar,
New Delhi - 110 065.
Tel. No. 011-6924300-1-4, 6835042,
Fax No. 011-4629922,
E-mail: vimhans@nde.vsnl.net.in
4. The WFNS (I) Trust
The WFNS (I) Trust has created four fellowships each of the value of Rs.25000/-.
This fellowship will be awarded to a neurosurgeon from outside India (with less
than 5 years experience) who will be selected to visit centres of excellence in
India. The host institution should arrange for appropriate boarding and lodging
and provide training opportunities in specialised areas of neurosurgery. Heads of
Institution willing to offer this, and interested in being recognized as a center
of excellence for this purpose and Neurosurgical Trainees and Junior Neurosurgeons
(with less than 5 years of experience) from outside India interested in visiting
centres of excellence in India may please write to
Prof.A.K.Banerji
Hony. Secretary, WFNS (I) Trust
P. B. No.7368, Vimhans, Nehru Nagar
New Delhi - 110 065, India.
Phone: 011-6924300-1-4, 6835042
Fax: 011-4629922
e-mail: vimhans@nde.vsnl.net.in
A copy should be addressed to:
Prof.K.Ganapathy
Secretary, Neurological Society of India and Secretary General Asian Australasian
Society of Neurological Surgery
23, Bharathidasan Road, Teynampet
Chennai - 600 018, India
E-Mail: kganap@vsnl.com,
kganap@hotmail.com
Phone: 91 44 4364150
Fax: 91 44 4335050
The application should be forwarded by the Head of the Department and the Secretary
of the National Society. The host institution will provide boarding, lodging and
training opportunities (4-8 weeks). To meet pocket expenses a fellowship of US$600.00
will be payable to each of the selected fellows. Details of institutions recognized
for this purpose can be obtained from the Secretary, WFNS (I) Trust.
5. A Comprehensive Spinal Fellowship Course
"A Comprehensive Spinal Fellowship Course" coordinated by the Departments of Neurosurgery
and Orthopedics is available to Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic surgeons The duration
is 6 weeks.
Those who are interested, please contact :
Prof.Atul Goel
Dept. of Neurosurgery, K.E.M.Hospital & Seth G.S.Medical College,
Parel, Mumbai- 400 012.
Tel: 412 9884, 413 6051 Ext. 2001.
Fax: 414 3435.
e-mail: neurosurgkem@yahoo.com
6. Clinical Fellowship program at the Fujita health University
The Clinical fellowship program is designed to help Asian fellows interested in
advanced training in different specialties / sub-specialties within their fields.
Contact:
Prof Tetsuo Kanno
Fujita Health University
neuron@fujita-hu.ac.jp
7. Ved Ram Nagar Fellowship in Neurosurgery
Paras Institute of Neurosciences invites applications for fellowship in Neurosurgery
Eligibility: Recently Completed or pursuing their final year of
Mch/DNB Training in Neurosurgery.
Duration: Between 4 weeks to 12 weeks as per the candidate’s convenience.
(Round the year)
Emoluments: Rs 20,000/- pm with accommodation for Indian Nationals
and Rs 30,000/- pm for Foreign nationals.
The application with resume should be duly forwarded & recommendation by the
respective HODs for those who are pursuing their final year of Mch/DNB Training
in Neurosurgery.
During this fellowship candidate will have an opportunity to spend one week at NBRC
also.
Interested Candidate may apply with their resume to:
Director Neurosciences
C-1, Sushant Lok, Phase 1, Sector 43, Gurgaon – 122002, Haryana
OR
E- mail: mehta_vs@rediffmail.com, drvsmehta@parashospitals.com
Ph:91-124-4585559/ 555
8. SENIOR HOUSE SURGEON IN NEUROSURGERY, CMC, VELLORE
Positions are available in the Department of Neurosurgery and Neuro Intensive Care
Unit at Christian Medical College, Vellore. Interested candidates may contact
Dr. Mathew Joseph
Professor & Head
Neuro Intensive Care Unit
Dept. of Neurological Sciences
Christian Medical College
Vellore 632 004
Tamil Nadu, India
Phone: 0416 – 2283032
These positions provide an ideal initial exposure to Neurosurgery for freshly graduated
MBBS doctors and candidates can then apply for the M.Ch. Neurosurgery training program
9. OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG INDIAN NEUROSURGEONS IN AUSTRALIA
There is an opportunity for Young Neurosurgeons who have passed the qualifying examination
(M.Ch /DNB) to work in Australia for an year or two. This will expose the new graduates
to a new experience which will be useful when they return to India. The salary will
be in the region of Aus$ 85000-100,000 (per year) depending on the seniority. There
will be an additional A$ 50000 (per year) for overtime and call backs. The applicants
are expected to have passed the AMC part 1 and have an IELTS or OETS. The latter
is valid for two years. The Australian College of Surgeons does NOT encourage overseas
students to join the training scheme to qualify for the Fellowship examination.
This is a very recent trend.
Interested applicants please contact: Dr. Vidyasagar Casikar
E- mail: vcasikar2007@gmail.com
10. APPLICATION FORM FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ATTEND INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CONFERENCES/WORKSHOP
FOR THE YEAR 2011
Contact:
Dr. S. Prabhakar
Professor & Head, Department of Neurology
PGIMER, Chandigarh-160012
E- mail: sudeshprabhakar@gmail.com
11. Christian medical college, Vellore
DM Neurology Supplementary Examination for DM Neurology on the 12th of September.
Number of seats -1
The application form can be downloaded from the CMC Home Page (www.cmch-vellore.edu) under Education
September 7, 2011-Last date for receipt of completed application forms
September 12, 2011- Written Test only at Christian Medical College, Vellore & Announcement of list of candidates who qualify for Interviews and Practicals
September 13, 2011 Registration for Tests and Interview and Medical Examination and Practical Tests in CMC Town Campus
September 14, 2011- Announcement of final selection list
September 15, 2011-Acceptance by 9 am & Registration for the Course
September 16, 2011-Course begins