Spinal Deformity Fellowship Position

Spinal Deformity Fellowship Position – Start Date August 2026

The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Kentucky is seeking candidates for the CAST‑accredited Spinal Deformity Fellowship Program. The curriculum offers intensive training in comprehensive spinal care, with a strong emphasis on complex adult spinal deformity‑related pathologies. Advanced training in minimally invasive techniques will be provided.

Fellows will be expected to complete a 12‑month clinical exposure to both the surgical and medical management of patients within a multidisciplinary setting provided in collaboration with the Department of Orthopedics.

Fellows will be actively incorporated into ongoing research and will be encouraged to lead individual research projects. The option of an additional year of clinical or basic/translational research activity within established research teams specializing in spinal biomechanics or spinal cord physiology/regeneration will be provided.

Applicants must have an M.D. degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in surgical education, research, and clinical care. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a Kentucky medical license.

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. If offered this position, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screen in accordance with the University of Kentucky Human Resources. All candidates offered a position will be required to undergo a pre‑employment national background check as mandated by the University of Kentucky Human Resources.

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Please submit curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to:

• Francis Farhadi, M.D., PhD
• Fellowship Director
• Department of Neurosurgery
• University of Kentucky School of Medicine
• Medical Sciences Building, MS103B
• 780 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536‑0298

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