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 on the right side.
- 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
- Department of Neurosurgery, Medical University of Innsbruck, Austria
- 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 2012 fellowships round is April 30, 2012, with the successful candidates being announced by June 30.
EANS Spine Fellowships are open to members of the EANS, resident and practicing medicine within Europe. A single new fellowship is available to individual Associate Members of the EANS, based outside of Europe.
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)
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