Heersink School of Medicine-Instructor Fellow-Pediatric Neurosurgery

Heersink School of Medicine-Instructor Fellow-Pediatric Neurosurgery

Department Name:
311361000 Pediatric Neurosurgery

School/College:
School of Medicine

Job Description:
The one-year, ACPNF -accredited Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Childrens of Alabama offers comprehensive subspecialty training in pediatric neurosurgery. Upon completing the program, fellows are qualified to sit for the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery exam that enables them for board-certification.

Fellows gain hands-on experience with advanced surgical techniques and innovative treatments, working alongside nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the field. The program boasts a 100% board certification success rate, with many alumni advancing to leadership roles at prestigious pediatric medical centers nationwide.

Fellows will train primarily at Childrens of Alabama under the direction of Brandon Rocque, MD-Fellowship Director; James M. Johnston, Jr., MD; Jeffrey Blount, MD, MPH , and Curtis Rozzelle, MD.

Responsibilities include, but extend beyond:

• Participate as leaders of the pediatric neurosurgery service
• See patients in a clinical and inpatient setting
• Participate in pediatric neurosurgery conferences
• Mentor neurosurgery residents in and out of the operating room
• Produce at least six to eight manuscripts (typical range of four to 24 papers) for peer reviewed literature in pediatric neurosurgery

Learn more about the program.

Selection for this fellowship is through the SFMatch. All participants must register at sfmatch.org and request an application from ... .

Required Qualifications:
Surgeons and surgeon-investigators must be eligible to be licensed as a physician in the State of Alabama. Board-certification or Board-eligibility in Neurosurgery is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Demands:

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
TS1161P

Open Date:
02/12/2026

Close Date:
06/30/2026

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement:
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veterans status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UABs Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Background Check:
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment

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