Spine Surgery Fellowship

A large and varied surgical experience includes spine trauma, tumors, and degenerative diseases, including all types of surgical fixation. The Neurosurgery Department is staffed by one of the most experienced surgical teams in the Midwest, offering surgical specialization in spine surgery. During the program, fellows assume increasing responsibility for operative performance, including teaching of residents in neurological surgery. In 2016, the Department of Neurosurgery fellows assisted in over 200 spine surgery cases.

Fellows participate in both basic and clinical research, and have the opportunity to design limited studies or participate in ongoing efforts. The latter currently include investigation regarding the effects of spinal fixation, models of spondylolisthesis, spine material properties, finite element analysis of the spine, pathophysiology of spinal and spinal cord injury and its modification.

Our facility includes one of the largest crash test facilities in the world. Retrospective clinical reviews of various problems can be performed, as well as limited prospective studies. Presenting research at a national forum as well as producing at least two articles for publication are necessary to enhance this educational opportunity. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Our program accepts applications from individuals who have completed a residency accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.

The Medical College of Wisconsin may sponsor H-1B visas for fellows. Additional Visa information.

The Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals offers its housestaff a comprehensive benefits package.

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PLEASE NOTE: One of the mandatory requirements for consideration for this position is the acquisition of an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the United States, State of Wisconsin. Wisconsin Medical Examining Board requirements (PDF).

If you meet all of the requirements and are interested in applying, please submit the following documents:

• Spine Fellowship Application (PDF)
• CV
• Three Letters of Recommendation (must be within one year and at least one must be from your current employer)

Please e-mail the completed application, current CV, and three letters of recommendation to spinefellows@mcw.edu. If you have any questions, please call (414) 955-0965.

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07/2020 – 6/2021 | Mohammed AlGhamdi, MD, FRCSC

07/2019 – 6/2020 | Huy Troung, MD

07/2017 – 06/2018 | Joey Grochmal, MD

07/2016 – 06/2017 | Hoon Choi, MD

07/2015 – 06/2016 | Hesham Soliman, MD

07/2013 – 06/2014 | Michael Mumert, MD

01/2013 – 12/2013 | Jason Przybylo, MD

07/2011 – 06/2012 | Chad Cole, MD

07/2010 – 06/2011 | Alice Cherqui, MD

07/2008 – 06/2009 | Harlan Bruner, MD
07/2008 – 06/2009 | Michael Martin, MD

07/2007 – 06/2008 | Jeff Golan, MD
07/2007 – 06/2008 | Olawale Sulaiman, MD, PhD

07/2005 – 06/2006 | Simon Salerno, MD
07/2005 – 06/2006 | Marjorie Wang, MD, MPH

07/2004 – 06/2005 | Brian Snell, MD
07/2004 – 06/2005 | Scott Soleau, MD

07/2003 – 06/2004 | Sumon Bhattacharjee, MD

01/2003 – 06/2004 | Jason Lifshutz, MD

07/2002 – 06/2004 | Zvi Lidar, MD

07/2002 – 06/2003 | Victor DaSilva, MD

07/2001 – 06/2002 | Joseph Cheng, MD
07/2001 – 06/2002 | Jason Garber, MD
07/2001 – 06/2002 | Paul Yanez, MD

01/2001 – 06/2001 | Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD

07/2000 – 06/2001 | Muwaffak M. Abdulak, MD
07/2000 – 06/2001 | Avery M. Jackson III, MD 

07/1999 – 06/2000 | Marilyn Gates, MD
07/1999 – 06/2000 | Michael Groff, MD

07/1998 – 06/1999 | Frank Coufal, MD
07/1998 – 06/1999 | Bryan Periera, MD

07/1997 – 06/1998 | Christopher Wolfla, MD

09/1996 – 07/1997 | Sivasupiramaniam Sriharan, MD

07/1996 – 06/1998 | Richard J. Fox, MD

07/1996 – 06/1997 | Thomas Chen, MD

07/1995 – 06/1996 | Gregory J. Przybylski, MD

07/1994 – 06/1996 | Jamie L. Baisden, MD

07/1994 – 06/1995 | Michael Gallagher, MD
07/1994 – 06/1995 | Leslie Sebring, MD 

01/1994 – 06/1994 | William E. Krauss, MD

07/1993 – 06/1994 | Brian G. Cuddy, MD

01/1993 – 06/1993 | Robert Bernardi, MD

07/1992 – 06/1993 | Paul Arnold, MD

07/1992 – 12/1992 | Mark W. Fox, MD 

01/1992 – 06/1992 | Vincent Morgese, MD

07/1991 – 06/1992 | James P. Hollowell, MD

07/1991 – 12/1991 Eric Woodard, MD

07/1990 – 06/1991 Richard Toselli, MD

07/1989 – 06/1990 Paul McCormick, MD

07/1988 – 06/1989 Charlie Stillerman, MD

07/1987 – 06/1988 Greg Bennett, MD