Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

• Completed neurosurgery residency training
• Strong interest in stereotactic & functional neurosurgery
• Eligible for medical licensure in the U.S. (as applicable)
• Academic credentials, clinical experience, and recommendations required
• Preference for candidates with research background in neuroscience/neurosurgery

The Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine is a highly specialized, advanced training program focused on the surgical treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders using minimally invasive, image-guided techniques. The fellowship emphasizes procedures such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), lesioning techniques, stereotactic radiosurgery, and neuromodulation therapies for conditions like Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, epilepsy, and chronic pain. Fellows gain intensive hands-on experience in the operating room, outpatient clinics, and multidisciplinary case management while working under expert faculty in a high-volume academic medical center. The program also integrates clinical research, innovation in neuromodulation, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies, preparing trainees for leadership roles in academic or advanced clinical neurosurgery practice.