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Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Carson-Spiro Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery

The Johns Hopkins Carson-Spiro fellowship is a one-year program that offers fellows a broad experience with a variety of pediatric conditions and neurosurgical techniques. Our fellowship alumni go on to become leaders in pediatric neurosurgery nationwide and worldwide.

Fellowship at a Glance:

  • Duration: one year
  • Number of positions: one
  • Accreditation: American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery
  • Location: Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
  • Match: Fellowship matching takes place through SF Match.
  • How to Apply: Please contact the fellowship director or coordinator to learn how to apply.

Fellowship Director

Alan R Cohen, M.D.

  • Director, Johns Hopkins Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Carson-Spiro Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Director, Neurosurgery Medical Student Education
  • Professor of Neurosurgery
  • Professor of Oncology
  • Professor of Pediatrics

Email: [email protected]

Fellowship Coordinator

Jaime Ryan
Email: [email protected]

Program Features:

  • Fellows gain valuable clinical experience in pediatric neurosurgery while treating patients with a variety of conditions, including epilepsy, brain tumors, hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury, vascular abnormalities, and more.
  • Fellows have broad exposure to all aspects of pediatric neurosurgery, including minimally invasive surgery, laser therapy, fetoscopic surgery and other advanced techniques.