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The Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Neurosurgery Fellowship at Baptist Health South Florida offers advanced multidisciplinary training in the management of complex cranial base pathology and intracranial tumors. Designed for post-graduate ACGME residency trained neurosurgeons, the fellowship emphasizes comprehensive exposure to minimally invasive endoscopic approaches, open skull base surgery, neurosurgical oncology, and advanced microsurgical and cerebrovascular techniques. Fellows work closely with a collaborative team of neurosurgeons, ENT skull base surgeons, neuroradiologists, radiation oncologists, neuro-oncologists, and neuropathologists in a high-volume tertiary referral setting.

The program provides extensive operative experience in the treatment of pituitary adenomas, vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, primary and secondary intra-axial malignancies and other complex skull base lesions. In addition to surgical training, fellows participate in multidisciplinary tumor/radiosurgery/skull base/cerebrovascular conferences, clinical research, and longitudinal patient care across outpatient and inpatient settings. The fellowship is committed to developing technical excellence, academic productivity, and leadership skills while fostering expertise in cutting-edge skull base and neuro-oncologic care.

Through access to state-of-the-art technology, advanced imaging, and a diverse patient population, fellows will gain the skills necessary to pursue careers in academic medicine or specialized skull base practice. The educational environment at Baptist Health South Florida supports innovation, mentorship, and individualized professional development, preparing graduates to become future leaders in the evolving field of skull base and tumor surgery. Fellows will be expected to contribute clinically as well as academically with at least 2 manuscripts.

Program Size

1

Evan Bander, M.D.

Program Director

Evan Bander, M.D.
Ingnela Laguna

Program Administrator

Ingnela Laguna
786-573-6276

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Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, part of Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care, is invested in cutting-edge technology and focused on providing the most advanced techniques and treatments. We have over two dozen physicians across eight locations and perform over 1,500 surgeries each year. We’re also dedicated to advancing care through research. Our team offers more than 30 clinical research studies, bringing the latest treatments to Miami-Dade and surrounding counties.

Baptist Hospital

Baptist Hospital

The flagship facility of Baptist Health South Florida, Baptist Hospital of Miami has been one of the most respected medical centers in South Florida since its founding in 1960 and is today one of America’s most preferred medical centers. With more than 900 beds, it is the largest of Baptist Health’s 12 hospitals. Three Centers of Excellence are housed on the campus: Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute (the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular facility in the region) and Miami Neuroscience Institute.



Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional healthcare talent to serve the South Florida community. Program participants will be trained in the Baptist Health Way with a focus on quality, inclusion, compassion, and collaboration.

Eligibility Prerequisites

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited Neurosurgical Residency Program

Application Requirements

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letters of recommendations (three) from physicians who are familiar with the applicant’s professionalism and clinical skills, including one from current Program Director.
Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Application Timeline

  • Where do applicants go to apply? Email Ingnelala@baptisthealth.net
  • When are applications accepted? August through March
  • When are candidate interviews? August through March
  • When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance? April
  • When does the program start? April

Rotation Schedule

Core Rotations

Our program curriculum incorporates several block rotations typically lasting several weeks, giving trainees exposure to a variety of learning experiences throughout the duration of the program.
Rotations
Neurovascular
24 weeks
Adult Skull Base/Tumor
24 weeks
Radiosurgery
24 weeks

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