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Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Neurosurgery Neuroendovascular Surgery Fellowship

Welcome from Program Co-Directors, Marc Lazzaro, MD and John D. Nerva, MD

Thank you for your interest in the Neuroendovascular Surgery fellowship program at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Our program aims to provide comprehensive training in neurointervention techniques and care of patients with a broad spectrum of neurovascular disorders.

Successful applicants to this program must have completed a neurology, neurosurgery, or radiology residency in an ACGME-accredited program and should be board eligible or board certified in the respective field. Additional pre-requisites for those completing a neurology residency include either a stroke or neurocritical care fellowship. Applicants completing a radiology residency should also complete a neuroradiology fellowship with at least six months of focused clinical service in neurosurgery, vascular neurology, or a neurocritical care program.

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Marc A. Lazzaro, MD, FAHA

Associate Professor

Specialty: Neuro Intervention/Stroke

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John D. Nerva, MD

Assistant Professor

Program Details

Program Highlights

  • Accredited fellowship by the Committee on Accreditation of Subspecialty Training (CAST)
  • The institution includes dedicated programs in stroke neurology, neurocritical care, open vascular neurosurgery, and neuroradiology
  • Froedtert Hospital is a comprehensive stroke center
  • Froedtert Hospital is the only area level I trauma center in Wisconsin

Application Information

Applications should include:

  • Program application (PDF)
  • CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • USMLE or COMLEX scores
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Personal Statement
  • Photo

Email application materials to program manager

Terms, Conditions & Benefits of Employment

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s benefit package is designed to recognize the diverse needs of our workforce. Our package offers:

  • Competitive and comprehensive benefit options
  • A program that considers individual needs
  • Plans to help ensure long-term financial security for you and your family

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Why become a fellow at MCW?

As a major academic medical center, and the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area, the Medical College of Wisconsin is a distinguished leader in the advanced training of physicians, researchers, pharmacists and health professionals. Together with its top-tier partner institutions, the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) puts you at the forefront of advancement that’s improving the vitality of society.

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Reasons to live in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a one-of-a-kind city with a vibrant and diverse culture, this charming, yet metropolitan must-see is just 90 minutes north of Chicago and nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan. Whether you’re catching a show at Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, immersing yourself in the old world charm of the Historic Third Ward or taking in the sights and sounds of one of the many cafés, beer gardens or restaurants that line the city’s riverbank and shoreline, Milwaukee never disappoints. Find out why MCW residents and fellows take pride in calling Milwaukee home.

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Contact Us

Department of Neurosurgery
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-0950
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Laura Walker
Program Manager
NEV_Fellowship@mcw.edu
Marc Lazzaro, MD
Associate Professor, Neurology
Co-Program Director

 

John D. Nerva, MD
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery
Co-Program Director
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