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Neurology and Neurosurgery

Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship

The Johns Hopkins functional neurosurgery fellowship is a one-year clinical- and research-based training program focused on advancing the trainees' functional neurosurgical skills through the clinical and technical milestones as outlined by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Program at a Glance

  • Number of positions: 1
  • Program duration: 1 year
  • Who can apply: PGY5 or later neurosurgical residents
  • How to apply: application are accepted through SF Match.
  • Accreditation: Accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Subspecialty Training (CAST) of the Society of Neurological Surgeons

Fellowship Director

Under the directorship of Drs. William S. Anderson and Shenandoah Robinson, the fellow will participate in all functional neurosurgery cases at Johns Hopkins, including procedures to treat movement disorders, epilepsy, spasticity and chronic pain as well as cases associated with active research protocols. 

William S. Anderson, MD PhD

  • A. Earl Walker Professor
  • Professor of Neurological Surgery

Assistant Fellowship Director

Shenandoah Robinson, MD

  • Professor of Neurological Surgery


Program Overview

Drs. William S. Anderson and Shenandoah Robinson offer an inside look into the functional neurosurgery fellowship.

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Program Requirements

The fellow will be required to:

  • Participate in research related to functional neurosurgery in the Functional Neurosurgery Laboratory or an affiliated Johns Hopkins laboratory in the Departments of Neuroscience or Biomedical Engineering.
  • Complete at least one manuscript for publication during the fellowship on a clinical or research topic.
  • Participate in and present at national neurosurgical meetings.
  • Attend weekly and bimonthly multi-disciplinary conferences at Johns Hopkins.
  • Attend weekly clinics to participate in examination and workup of preoperative patients and provide postoperative care.

Per the Johns Hopkins Neurosurgery Department guidelines, fellows who have completed accredited neurosurgery residency programs must be supervised during operative procedures and for clinical care.