Salary competitive with PGY-6 level for orthopaedic trainees and PGY-8 level for neurosurgical trainees, including benefits (programme page). No dollar amount published.
Deadline
Not published
Duration
One year (August 1 to July 31).
Hands-on
Unclear — confirm privileges
Latest source audit
3 Oct 2026
Duration · publishedOne year (August 1 to July 31).
Clinical exposureAdult and paediatric spine disorders and injuries with an active operating schedule including degenerative, deformity correction, minimally invasive and endoscopic surgery, navigation and robotics, and acute spine care (trauma, tumour, infection); paediatric spine optional. NASS lists 80% operative / 20% non-operative with lumbar 50%, cervical 30%, thoracic 20% and degenerative 50%, deformity 30%, acute spine care 20%; the programme page lists cervical 35%, thoracic 10%, lumbar 55% and degenerative 60%, trauma 15%, deformity 15%, tumour 10% (90% adult, 10% paediatric). Fellows also receive instruction in spine practice management.
Funding · publishedSalary competitive with PGY-6 level for orthopaedic trainees and PGY-8 level for neurosurgical trainees, including benefits (programme page). No dollar amount published.
DestinationUnited States
Participation levelClinical participation and hands-on restrictions must be confirmed directly with the host.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK
What the official evidence currently supports
Decision-critical fields are separated into confirmed facts, partial information and points requiring direct confirmation.
—Not published
International applicant eligibility
The cited source does not explicitly confirm international-applicant eligibility.
—Not published
Required training level
Training-level and qualification requirements are not fully published.
✓Published by official source
Programme classification
Clinical or combined training pathway; exact duties remain appointment-specific.
?Confirm directly with host
Hands-on restrictions
Hands-on participation and operative restrictions are not explicitly published.
—Not published
Medical registration
Registration requirements are not published by the cited source.
?Confirm directly with host
Licensing examinations
No licensing-examination information is published.
—Not published
Language requirements
No formal language requirement is published by the cited source.
≈Partially published
Visa or work authorisation
Not published.
✓Published by official source
Funding availability
Salary competitive with PGY-6 level for orthopaedic trainees and PGY-8 level for neurosurgical trainees, including benefits (programme page). No dollar amount published.
DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY
62% of core application fields verified
Checked 3 Oct 2026. Next scheduled editorial review: 2027-04-01. Every unresolved field keeps its exact evidence state—unpublished, not yet researched, historical, conflicting, inaccessible or not applicable—so an absence is never converted into a fact.
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & CONTACT
Plan the application
Application deadlineNo current deadline published in the cited evidence
Commencing dateAugust 1
Application route / cycleSF Match. Programme page states interviews for the 2026–2027 year were held in December/January 2025 (no current-cycle dates published).
Deadlines and intake dates can change between cycles. The data-quality ledger above explicitly labels application fields that the cited official source does not publish.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
Published entry requirements
Clinical / academic eligibility
Not published by the cited official source.
Registration, licence & examinations
AHPRA, USMLE/COMLEX, ECFMG, medical-board or local-licence requirements are not stated by the cited source.
Visa / work authorisation
Not published.
Application documents
CV, personal statement, recommendation-letter, transcript and identity-document requirements are not published by the cited official source.
Licensing, visa and document rules depend on the individual programme and application cycle. OrthoFellow does not infer USMLE, AHPRA, ECFMG, recommendation-letter or visa requirements from the country alone.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What this program offers
One-year adult and paediatric spine surgery fellowship at Brown combining a busy operative and clinical schedule, resident teaching and clinical research, recruited through the SF Match.
BENEFITS & SUPPORT
Published benefits and support
Benefits included with salary; three weeks of vacation (not including meetings) with flexibility for job interviews. NASS notes AO Spine Fellowship and ISSG Fellowship site status with access to their educational and networking resources.
Benefits may depend on appointment type, training level, visa status and the active academic year. OrthoFellow keeps stipend and benefits separate so a salary figure is not mistaken for the full package.
HOST INSTITUTION
About Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, Department of Orthopaedics / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Department of Orthopaedics of Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School, with clinical practice through University Orthopedics, Inc. in Providence/East Providence, Rhode Island.
Mark Palumbo Endowed Spine Division Chief; Co-Director of Spine Surgery Fellowship; Professor of OrthopaedicsOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Fellowship supervisor / program leadership
Affiliation
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Alan H. Daniels is listed in the cited programme evidence as mark palumbo endowed spine division chief; co-director of spine surgery fellowship; professor of orthopaedics for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Alan H. Daniels is listed by the official programme source as mark palumbo endowed spine division chief; co-director of spine surgery fellowship; professor of orthopaedics. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Co-Director of Spine Surgery Fellowship; Residency Associate Program Director; Associate Professor of OrthopaedicsOfficial program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Eren O. Kuris is listed in the cited programme evidence as co-director of spine surgery fellowship; residency associate program director; associate professor of orthopaedics for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Eren O. Kuris is listed by the official programme source as co-director of spine surgery fellowship; residency associate program director; associate professor of orthopaedics. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics (NASS: Fellowship Co-Director)Official profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Bryce Basques is listed in the cited programme evidence as assistant professor of orthopaedics (nass: fellowship co-director) for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Bryce Basques is listed by the official programme source as assistant professor of orthopaedics (nass: fellowship co-director). A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Director of Spine Research and Innovation; Assistant Professor of OrthopaedicsOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Bassel G. Diebo is listed in the cited programme evidence as director of spine research and innovation; assistant professor of orthopaedics for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Bassel G. Diebo is listed by the official programme source as director of spine research and innovation; assistant professor of orthopaedics. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, Clinician Educator; Cervical Spine Surgery DirectorOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Dominic T. Kleinhenz is listed in the cited programme evidence as assistant professor of orthopaedics, clinician educator; cervical spine surgery director for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Dominic T. Kleinhenz is listed by the official programme source as assistant professor of orthopaedics, clinician educator; cervical spine surgery director. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Clinical Associate Professor of OrthopaedicsOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Phillip R. Lucas is listed in the cited programme evidence as clinical associate professor of orthopaedics for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Phillip R. Lucas is listed by the official programme source as clinical associate professor of orthopaedics. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedics; Director, Outpatient Spine SurgeryOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
John K. Czerwein Jr. is listed in the cited programme evidence as clinical associate professor of orthopaedics; director, outpatient spine surgery for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
John K. Czerwein Jr. is listed by the official programme source as clinical associate professor of orthopaedics; director, outpatient spine surgery. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Professor of Orthopaedics; Pediatric Orthopaedics Division Chief; Vice Chair of EducationOfficial profile & photo verified
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School / University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Craig P. Eberson is listed in the cited programme evidence as professor of orthopaedics; pediatric orthopaedics division chief; vice chair of education for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Craig P. Eberson is listed by the official programme source as professor of orthopaedics; pediatric orthopaedics division chief; vice chair of education. A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Faculty (NASS listing only)Official program roster
Current position
Teaching faculty / co-leadership
Affiliation
University Orthopedics, Inc.
Clinical focus
Spine training and clinical practice
Qualifications
Not published on the cited profile
Simon Chao is listed in the cited programme evidence as faculty (nass listing only) for Brown University Spine Surgery Fellowship (Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship). The verified individual profile describes a focus in Spine training and clinical practice. This association does not by itself confirm personal supervision, operative privileges or availability for a future intake.
Simon Chao is listed by the official programme source as faculty (nass listing only). A separate individual short CV has not yet been verified by OrthoFellow.
Names and fellowship roles come from the cited programme source. A green “individual profile verified” label means the position, qualifications and biography were also checked against an official personal or institutional profile. OrthoFellow displays a portrait only when it can be tied to an official profile or faculty source; otherwise the host institution brandmark is shown, with initials retained only when neither image is available. Faculty rosters may change.
