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Spine Research Foundation (SRF) has been actively promoting fellowships in spine surgery through the Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) since 2008. Over the years, we have proudly trained more than 30 spine surgery fellows, nurturing skilled professionals dedicated to advancing spinal healthcare.

Staying true to our mission of transforming spinal care in India, SRF provides an exceptional learning environment that prepares surgeons to become leaders in their field.

With your continued inspiration and unwavering support, we are proud to share that Spine Research Foundation is instrumental in running the Fellowship in Spine Surgery (FNB-Spine) under the National Board of Examinations (NBE) ‐ a significant milestone that reaffirms our commitment to excellence in surgical education and patient care.

book_2Fellowship Framework

Our fellowship program has a research driven curriculum which provides sufficient exposure to most spinal pathologies and ample opportunities for surgical training. This fellowship is a very structured and coveted training program in spine surgery.

  • The selection procedure is through a competitive online entrance examination conducted by the ASSI.

  • After that an open transparent counselling procedure takes place for allocating the centre according to the merit list.

  • At the end of 2 years, the candidate has to appear for an exit examination which consists of a theory and a practical/oral examination.

  • They also have to submit a thesis project and a detailed logbook which will be thoroughly evaluated at the exit examination.

  • The current fellowship program is being run at Kothari Medical Center, 8/3 Alipore Road, Kolkata - 700027

Fellowship Commitmentsballot

  1. Throughout the fellowship there is a lot of focus on academic involvement with mandatory presentations in conferences and publications in peer reviewed national and international journals.

  2. The candidate for the ASSI long-term fellowship works in the capacity of a clinical registrar in spine surgery and is duty-bound to assist in the operating rooms, go round all admitted patients and see patients in the outpatient’s clinic.

  3. He has specific targets so far as presentation and publications are concerned. The completion of this 2-year fellowship the candidates are quite confident and proficient in tackling most disorders of spine independently.

  4. Applications are usually invited/ advertised in April/ May and the selection is over by August. The selected candidate joins from 1st October for a period of 2 years.

play_lessonCourse Highlights

  • Two-year full-time spine fellowship.

  • Mostly clinical with some research obligations.

  • Fellow works as a Registrar with full clinical responsibility.

  • Hands on surgical training in cases spanning from simple to severely complex difficulties, under supervision and guidance.

  • Library facility– serene ambience for studying, and technical support.

  • Two-year full-time spine fellowship.

  • Mostly clinical with some research obligations.

  • Fellow works as a Registrar with full clinical responsibility.

  • Hands on surgical training in cases spanning from simple to severely complex difficulties, under supervision and guidance.

  • Library facility– serene ambience for studying, and technical support.

play_lessonEligibility

  • MS/DNB in Orthopaedics or MCh/DNB in Neurosurgery.

  • Active interest in developing spine as a full-time specialty.

  • Must have permanent registration with the MCI (Medical Council of India).

  • Strong emphasis on publications and presentations.

  • Must have complete command in English and Hindi with an extra vernacular language skill (preferably in Bengali) an added advantage, though not mandatory.

  • Will have to maintain and submit complete logbook which has to have a systematic and accurate documentation of clinical cases and final evaluation form.

  • He/she has to meet the requisite criteria of minimum presentations/publications during his fellowship.

account_balance_walletStipend

  1. A fixed stipend is funded by Spine Research Foundation.

  2. Please follow the link for further information:
    http://www.assi.in/
    https://www.natboard.edu.in/fellowship.php

    Please follow the link for further information:
    assi.in
    www.natboard.edu.in

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