Jumpstarting Your Academic Career-What about a Fellowship?

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The video transcript discusses the importance of fellowships and their benefits in the field of neurosurgery. It highlights that fellowships should have a purpose, such as increasing expertise in a specific area of research or clinical subspecialty, developing connections with important individuals, and offering unique experiences for one's CV. The history of post-graduate subspecialty experience in neurosurgery is also mentioned. The transcript covers the advantages and disadvantages of enfolded and postgraduate fellowships, as well as the choice between accredited and unaccredited programs, and domestic or international fellowships. Funding opportunities for fellowships are mentioned, including industry fellowships and the Van Wagenen Fellowship. The conclusion emphasizes that fellowships are important for career development in neurosurgery.

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Dr. Ormond

Keywords

fellowships

neurosurgery

benefits

subspecialty experience

career development