Orlando Health Pediatric Neurosurgery Clinical Observership
Orlando, Florida · Observership
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About this program
The Children's Neuroscience Institute at Orlando Health offers a subspecialty pediatric neurosurgery clinical observership for neurosurgery physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and college students who wish to observe a high-volume pediatric neurosurgery practice. Participation is strictly observational — the program explicitly states no hands-on patient contact — and observers must remain with a sponsoring physician throughout the rotation, which can last up to sixty consecutive days. Applicants provide a preferred timeframe, a brief motivation statement, a CV, and two letters of recommendation from either a medical school dean or a neurosurgery residency program director, a notable documentation bar that filters the pool toward serious subspecialty candidates. Once accepted, observers must complete an Observership Agreement, Consumer Report Agreement, TB test within the prior year, flu vaccination during flu season, background check, and documentation checklist. All post-acceptance paperwork is due at least three months before the preferred start date.
Quick highlights
Strong points
- Verified direct sourceAudited URL — no platform middleman, no scraped data
- LOR eligibilityLetter of recommendation possible at attending discretion
Watch for
- USMLE Step requiredUSMLE Step 1 required for international applicants
- Hands-off observation onlyNo direct patient care or EMR access permitted
- Limited durationUp to 60 consecutive days
- No visa sponsorshipINTL applicants must self-arrange B-1/B-2 visitor visa
Fees, duration & what it costs
What's included
- Up to 60 consecutive days of structured clinical experience
- Placement in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Direct supervision by attending faculty
- Rounds, case discussions, and bedside teaching participation
- Letter of recommendation eligibility (attending discretion)
How to apply
- Identify a faculty host or coordinator at the program.Many IMG observerships require a faculty sponsor BEFORE you can apply. Use the contact email in the sidebar.
- Submit your application packet directly to the program.Typical packet: CV, USMLE scores or ECFMG certificate, letter of intent, proof of funding, immunizations, and (for INTL) translated medical license.
- Pay any required application or program fee.Many programs charge a non-refundable application fee + per-rotation program fee. See the cost tile above for this program's specific amounts.
- Complete pre-arrival paperwork and visa coordination.Most IMG observerships do not sponsor educational visas — applicants travel on B-1/B-2 visitor status. Confirm before booking travel.
Available specialties
Eligibility requirements
Open to neurosurgery physicians, fellows, residents, medical students, and college students; two dean- or PD-level LORs required.
USMLE / COMLEX: USMLE Step 1 required for international applicants
Graduation year: Fourth-year students only
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