Physician – Neurointerventional Surgery Fellowship

Location: Lyerly Neurosurgery – Baptist Health, Jacksonville, Florida

Duration: 1-2 years (based on experience and training)

Fellowship Type: OFF THE MATCH Non-ACGME/CAST Certified (guided by ACGME Competencies)

Fellowship Start Dates: July 2027 or July 2028

Fellowship Overview

This 12-24-month fellowship in Neurointerventional Surgery provides specialized training in cerebrovascular (CV) surgery, integrating both microsurgical and endovascular techniques. The program is designed to develop clinically skilled, research-oriented neurovascular surgeons who will become leaders in the field.

Fellows will gain extensive experience in cerebral angiography, advanced neurovascular interventions, and cerebrovascular microsurgery. Baptist Health has performed over 1,400 Endovascular procedures and over 800 cranial cases, offering extensive hands-on experience to our trainees.

The curriculum includes:

• Hands-on surgical and endovascular procedures
• ICU rounds and neurovascular patient management
• Research and academic development
• Pediatric cerebrovascular training

Training Structure

First-Year Fellow (Junior Fellow)

• Focuses on ICU rounds, clinical service, and basic endovascular skills
• Intensive simulator-based training
• Assists senior fellows and faculty in basic and advanced procedures
• Direct supervision and quarterly evaluations

Second-Year Fellow (Senior Fellow)

• Serves as Chief Fellow with administrative responsibilities
• Oversees operative scheduling, on-call coverage, and team management
• Primary surgeon in complex surgical and interventional cases (under supervision)
• Special focus on pediatric cerebrovascular surgery
• Advanced training in:
• Aneurysms, AVMs, AVFs, carotid disease
• Acute stroke management, cerebral revascularization
• Pediatric neurovascular pathologies

Call Responsibilities

• Fellows are assigned to faculty services and rotate through attending teams
• Monthly 24-hour call schedule arranged among fellows
• Fellows may opt to cover general neurosurgery if board-eligible/certified
• Required to participate in Monday, Thursday and Friday Conferences and clinic hours when not in OR/IR

Eligibility Criteria

• Education: Neurosurgery, Neurology, or Radiology background
• Board Eligibility/Certification: Preferred but not mandatory (international fellows accepted)
• Licensure: Florida Limited License (International Fellows) or Full License (US Graduates)
• Skills/Experience: Strong background in neurosurgery, neurology, or radiology

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated CV
• Personal statement detailing career goals and interest in neurointerventional surgery
• Letters of recommendation (minimum of 2)
• Medical license/certifications

Contact Information

For inquiries or to submit your application, please contact:

Carol Harden, Senior Physician Recruiter

Lyerly Neurosurgery – Baptist Health

Carol.Harden@bmcjax.com

Ricardo A. Hanel, MD PHD

Program Director

Ricardo.Hanel@bmcjax.com

Education Required

Doctorate of Medicine

Education Preferred

Doctorate of Medicine

Experience

• Strong background in neurosurgery, neurology or radiology

License and Certification

• Board Eligibility/Certification – Preferred but not mandatory (International Fellows accepted)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred
• Licensed Physician Required – Florida Limited License (International Fellows) or Full License (US Graduates)

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