University of Calgary
Calgary Neuroscience Research Group
3330, Hospital Dr. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2N 4N1

The Division of Neurosurgery at the University of Calgary is offering a 1-2 y fellowship in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery starting July-August 2004. The applicant will be exposed to one of the broadest fellowship experiences available, including MOVEMENT DISORDERS, PAIN, PSYCHOSURGERY, STEREOTACTIC EPILEPSY and RADIOSURGERY. The successful candidate will directly participate in a variety of research projects and novel therapies, including the newest technology in radiosurgery (Novalis) and new indications for therapeutic brain stimulation. More information about current projects are available at www.ucalgary.ca/~neuro/zkiss.html.

Unique resources at the University of Calgary include a comprehensive Cancer Centre, multidisciplinary Chronic Pain, Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Movement Disorder Programs all within an academic Department of Clinical Neurosciences (which includes Neurology, Neurosurgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation), a well-funded Neuroscience Research Group, advanced Imaging with a 3T human MRI and 9.4T Experimental Imaging Centre of the National Research Council of Canada.

Applicants must have completed their residency in neurosurgery and be either board eligible (USA) or fellowship certified (Canada, UK, Australia, NZ). They must be eligible for licensure in Alberta and hold LMCC certification. Applicants should include their curriculum vitae along with a covering letter expressing their interest in pursuing this fellowship.