Objective

In recognition of the increasing demand for specialist training, Synthes is pleased to announce, in collaboration with the EANS (European Association of Neurosurgical Societies), the continuation of a spine fellowship program: EANS Spine Fellowships. Designed to meet the increasing demands of the qualified and ambitious neurosurgeon, EANS Spine Fellowships provide an opportunity to gain specialist training and expertise within specific areas of spinal surgery.

EANS Spine Fellowships are short-term fellowships, of two-months duration, undertaken at EANS approved host clinics, where fellows will be acquainted with different aspects and techniques of spinal surgery and evolving technologies.

Host clinics

The administration of EANS Spine Fellowships is overseen by the EANS Spine Education subcommittee, with individual host clinics responsible for the detailed planning and execution of their fellows’ stay. For an overview of each clinic’s curriculum, simply click on the specific clinic below.

• Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universitaet, Munich, Germany
• Queens Medical Centre Nottingham, UK
• The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, UK
• Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, UK,
• LUMC and Medical Centre, The Hague, Netherlands

Application

Applications for EANS Spine Fellowships, sponsored by Synthes, will be reviewed and evaluated by the EANS Spine Education subcommittee following submission to the EANS Course Coordinator. The deadline for submission for the 2010 fellowships round is May 31, 2010, with the successful candidates being announced by June 30.

EANS Spine Fellowships are open to members of the EANS, resident and practicing medicine within the EU.

Applications and guidelines for EANS Spine Fellowships are available on the EANS website.

Selection criteria

Candidate selection will be made by members of the EANS Spine Education subcommittee and approved by the host clinics involved, based on the following criteria:

• Academic merits and training to date (CV and operation log book in spinal procedures should be  submitted)
• Spine dedication
• Credentials (including personal recommendations)
• Rationale for application
• Competency in the relevant language (English or German)