The one-year, ACPNF-accredited Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children’s of Alabama offers comprehensive subspecialty training in pediatric neurosurgery.
The program provides fellows exposure to a diverse range of advanced surgical techniques and innovative treatments in pediatric neurosurgery. Upon completing the program, fellows are qualified to sit for the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery exam that enables them for board-certification.
Our fellows receive exceptional training, consistently performing among the top graduates of neurosurgical training programs across North America. We take pride in a 100% ABPNS certification success rate, with many alumni advancing to leadership roles at prestigious pediatric medical centers nationwide.
Why Choose UAB?
As Alabama’s largest academic medical center and one of the largest in the United States, UAB draws a high-volume, complex patient population from across the Southeast. As one of the most active pediatric medical facilities in the United States, Children’s of Alabama serves patients from every county in Alabama and nearly every state. The Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship is structured to ensure that fellows gain expertise in cutting-edge procedures while working alongside nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the field.
Pediatric Neurosurgery
The Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at UAB/Children’s of Alabama encompasses the full range of operative and non-operative services for children with structural abnormalities of the brain, spine and peripheral nervous system.
UAB and Children’s of Alabama provide fellows with access to cutting-edge technology, advanced clinical resources, and a high-volume patient population, ensuring a robust training experience in pediatric neurosurgery.
Institutional Resources and Technology
Children’s of Alabama houses the state’s largest multidisciplinary Spina Bifida Program, serving more than 500 patients with a lifelong treatment model that spans infancy through adulthood. Fellows gain hands-on experience in specialized spina bifida clinics, staffed by Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery members. To ensure seamless transitional care, Children’s of Alabama partnered with UAB and Spain Rehabilitation to create an adult spina bifida clinic, extending comprehensive, multidisciplinary care across Alabama.
Fellowship Structure
Fellows will train primarily at Children’s of Alabama under the direction of Jeffrey Blount, M.D., MPH.
Responsibilities will include:
- Participate in the full pediatric neurosurgery service
- Participate in the perioperative decision-making process
- See patients in a clinical and inpatient setting
- Manage a clinical service
- Participate in pediatric neurosurgery conferences
- Mentor neurosurgery residents in and out of the operating room
- Produce at least six to eight manuscripts (typical range of four to 24 papers) for peer reviewed literature in pediatric neurosurgery
In addition to their clinical duties, fellows will have the opportunity to participate in research projects in pediatric neurosurgery, allowing them to contribute to ongoing advancements in the field.
Application Information
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact: James Johnston, M.D. - james.johnston@childrensal.org.