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Fellowship Positions:

I. Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics Research Fellowship

The Cerebrovascular Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center and the Department of Neurological Surgery offer a one - two year fellowship to study cerebrovascular hemodynamics in patients. Training will include classroom and practical experience in cerebrovascular ultrasound, measurement techniques and collection of scientific data with emphasis on statistical analysis and interpretation of data for publications. The fellowship includes participation in an NIH research grant activity. The aim of the study is to develop and test a method to estimate intracranial pressure noninvasively. The research fellow will actively participate in the management of all facets of the study, including performing testing in patients, collecting and analyzing data. He/she will interact with a team of trained vascular technologists who will participate in testing and data collection. Ideally, applicants will have competed a residency in neurosurgery or neurology and demonstrate interest in cerebrovascular disorders, having experience with noninvasive vascular ultrasound testing.

Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics Research Fellowship Faculty:

- Laligam N. Sekhar, M.D.

For more information about our Cerebrovascular Hemodynamics Research Fellowship Program please contact:

Laligam N. Sekhar, M.D.
Dept. of Neurological Surgery
Harborview Medical Center
325 9th Avenue, Box 359924
Seattle, WA 98104

Telephone 206-744-9330
Fax 206-744-9942
E-mail: lsekhar@u.washington.edu

II. Neuro-oncology Clinical Fellowship in Neurological Surgery

The Department of Neurological Surgery offers a one or two year fellowship Neuro-oncology designed to foster careers in academic neurological surgery. One Neuro-oncology Fellow may be appointed each year in this program.

The fellowship provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of neuro-oncology cases. The fellow participates in a variety of clinical activities, including the operative management of neuro-oncological disorders at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC) and Harborview Medical Center (HMC). Fellows also participate in multi-disciplinary tumor board discussions throughout each week with specialists from neurological surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, neuropathology, nuclear medicine and neuroradiology. Fellows learn basic neuroradiology, nuclear medicine and neuropathology, as well as a variety of operative and non-operative managements for nervous system tumors. There is ample opportunity for clinical as well as basic science research. Several laboratories are dedicated to understanding various aspects of nervous system tumors including cell motility, radiation effects on tumor cells, apoptotic pathways, and utilizing cDNA arrays to investigate tumor genomics.

The Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology Fellow is appointed as an Acting Instructor in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. Progressive independence in patient evaluation and management is encouraged during the course of the fellowship.

Neuro-oncology Clinical Fellowship Faculty:

- Daniel L. Silbergeld, M.D.
- Robert C. Rostomily, M.D.
- Alex Spence, M.D.

Qualifications/Eligibility:

Requirements for beginning this fellowship include completion of a residency in neurology or neurological surgery, a Washington state license and a commitment to a career in academic medicine.

For more information about our Neuro-oncology Clinical Fellowship Program please contact:

Daniel L. Silbergeld, M.D.
Department of Neurological Surgery - Box 356470
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195

Telephone: 206-543-3570
Fax: 206-543-8315
E-mail: dls@u.washington.edu

III. Neuro-oncology Research Fellowship

An NIH-funded one to two year fellowship in neuro-oncology is available for neurology or neurosurgery residents near the end of their training or recent residency graduates who wish to pursue a career in academic neuro-oncology. The fellowship focuses on basic research, although there will be opportunities to pursue clinical research and participate in clinical activities. Candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Areas of research include investigation of functions and expression patterns of developmental genes in CNS tumors and basic biology of glioma motility/invasion. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn a variety of basic science techniques, including: genomics/cDNA micro-arrays; proteomics; functional assays of gene function using transient/stable transfections; gene discovery and characterization; molecular biology (PCR, cDNA library construction, cloning, northern blot analysis); laser-capture microdissection; characterization of tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes; cell biology (tissue culture, establishment of cell lines, ICC, western blot analysis, immunosuppression techniques including FACS); and in vivo and in vitro assays of motility and invasion.

Neuro-oncology Research Fellowship Faculty:

- Robert C. Rostomily, M.D.
- Daniel L. Silbergeld, M.D.
- Richard Morrison, Ph.D.
- John Silber, Ph.D.
- Alex Spence, M.D.
- Michael Bobola, Ph.D.

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For more information about our Neuro-oncology Clinical Fellowship Program please contact:

Daniel L. Silbergeld, M.D.
Department of Neurological Surgery - Box 356470
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195

Telephone: 206-543-3570
Fax: 206-543-8315
E-mail: dls@u.washington.edu

IV. Pediatric Fellowship in Neurological Surgery

The Department of Neurological Surgery offers a one-year fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery designed to foster careers in academic neurological surgery. One Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow is appointed each year in this program.

The Fellow actively participates in a seamless pediatric service involving patient care, research, and teaching. Fellows work extensively with attending neurosurgeons at Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, all of whom are faculty members in the University of Washington School of Medicine. The Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow is appointed as an Acting Instructor in Neurological Surgery at the University of Washington. Progressive independence in patient evaluation and management is encouraged during the course of the fellowship.

Each fellow will actively participate in the management of all facets of pediatric neurosurgery. This includes extensive mentoring in tumors, epilepsy, craniofacial disorders, hydrocephalus, minimally invasive endoscopic neurosurgery, management of spasticity including selective dorsal rhizotomies and placement of baclofen pumps, spine, infection, complex trauma cases, and neural tube defects including myelomeningocele, lipomyelomeningocele, and tethered spinal cord. Strong emphasis is placed on clinical and/or basic science research productivity with several ongoing faculty research projects in place.

Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship Faculty:

- Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D.
- Anthony M. Avellino, M.D.
- Samuel R. Browd, M.D., Ph.D.
- Jeffrey G. Ojemann, M.D.

Qualifications/Eligibility:

Requirements for beginning this fellowship include completion of a residency in neurological surgery, a Washington state license and a commitment to a career in academic pediatric neurosurgery.

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For more information about our Pediatric Fellowship Program please contact:

Richard G. Ellenbogen, M.D.
Division of Neurological Surgery
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way N.E.
P.O. Box 5371 / 6E-1
Seattle, WA 98105

Telephone: 206-987-4525
Fax: 206-987-3925
E-mail: rge@u.washington.edu

V. Spine Surgery Fellowship

The Departments of Neurological Surgery and Orthopaedics offer a one-year advanced clinical experience in spinal surgery designed to foster careers in academic neurological surgery. Four candidates are appointed each year - two from neurological surgery and two from orthopaedic surgery. Neurosurgery fellows actively participate in a seamless spine service that averages over 700 spinal surgeries annually. Neurosurgery fellows work extensively with both orthopaedic surgeons and neurosurgeons at the University of Washington and Harborview Medical Center and are directly involved with patient care, research and teaching.

The Neurosurgery Spine Fellow is appointed as an Acting Instructor in Neurological Surgery. Progressive independence in patient evaluation and management is encouraged during the course of the fellowship. Strong emphasis is placed on clinical and/or basic science research productivity with several ongoing faculty research projects. Each fellow will actively participate in the management of all facets of spinal surgery. This includes extensive mentoring in complex trauma cases, metastatic and intramedullary tumors, degenerative disorders, spinal deformity and infections of the spine. There will also be training in minimally invasive spinal surgery. A comprehensive exposure to all forms of spinal instrumentation and image-guided surgery is provided.

The fellowship is divided into two six-month rotations with a primary responsibility as a member of the spine services at Harborview Medical Center and The University of Washington Medical Center. Additional exposure to a variety of spinal pathology is provided at the Children's Hospital Regional Medical Center.

Spine Fellowship Faculty:

Qualifications/Eligibility:

Requirements for beginning this fellowship include completion of, or at a senior level of a residency in neurological surgery, a Washington state license, and a commitment to a career in neurosurgery with emphasis in spine surgery. Fellows must obtain their own funding for the year.

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For more information about our Spine Fellowship Program please contact:

Trent L. Tredway, M.D.
Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific Street , Box 356470
Seattle, WA 98195

Telephone- 206-543-3570
Fax- 206-543-8315
E-mail: trentt2@u.washington.edu

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