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Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute

The Baptist Health Fellowship in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at the Miami Neuroscience Institute consists of 12 continuous months of training, during which the fellow will focus on the development of clinical and academic expertise in the surgical treatment of movement disorders, epilepsy, and pain. In these 12 months, the fellow will participate in clinic and in surgical cases of stereotactic surgery and focused ultrasound (HIFU) for movement disorders, stereo-EEG implantations/removals, neuromodulation, laser ablations and craniotomies for epilepsy. These cases will occur exclusively at the primary site, Baptist Hospital of Miami. Experience in other areas of functional neurosurgery (pain and radiosurgery) is available during the fellowship, if desired by the trainee.

The fellow will attend our Multidisciplinary Movement Disorders Surgery Clinic, and participate in preoperative patient evaluation, and postoperative patient management and device programming. In this clinic, the fellow will work with movement disorders neurologists, as well as neurosurgeons. The fellow will also participate in pre-and post-operative patient evaluations in the Epilepsy Surgery Clinic and will work with epilepsy neurologists and neurosurgeons. Our fellow will attend all case conferences and journal clubs held by the movement disorders and epilepsy surgery and Miami Neuroscience Institute, in addition to Neurosurgery Grand Rounds and thematically relevant Neurology Grand Rounds, the fellow will participate in sub-specialty training of neurosurgery residents. An on-call responsibility of three 24-hour periods per month will be required.

Program Size

1 per year

Aviva Abosch, M.D., Ph.D.

Program Director

Aviva Abosch, M.D., Ph.D.
Aviva.Abosch@BaptistHealth.net
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Ingnela Y. Laguna

Program Coordinator

Ingnela Y. Laguna
786-573-6067
IngnelaLa@BaptistHealth.net

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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: Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute (the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular facility in the region) and Miami Neuroscience Institute.

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.



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

  • Be a fully trained neurosurgeon.
  • Hold ABNS board‑eligible status or an equivalent credential.
  • Have successfully completed all three stages of the USMLE.
  • Possess a valid and active Florida medical license.
  • Be fully credentialed for practice at Baptist Hospital.

Application Requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Evidence of completion of neurosurgical residency training
  • Three letters of recommendation from neurosurgery residency core faculty
  • USMLE score reports
  • Proof of English fluency
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? Apply Now
  • When are applications accepted? September - June
  • When are candidate interviews? September - June
  • When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance? Applicants are notified of acceptance or rejection via email from the Fellowship Program Director.
  • When does the program start? July 1st
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Rotation Schedule

Longitudinal Rotations

Our program incorporates several longitudinal rotations, immersing trainees in particular areas of study throughout the entire duration of the training program.
Rotations
Clinic (52 Weeks)
Monthly Conference (52 Weeks)
Research (52 Weeks)
Electives (52 Weeks)

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