Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship » Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine

The Neuroanesthesiology Fellowship at the University of Florida Department of Anesthesiology is a one-year program designed to train anesthesiologists in the advanced perioperative management of patients with neurologic disease and complex spinal pathology. Located in Gainesville, FL, UF Health Shands is a 1,111-bed comprehensive hospital. Fellows benefit from a high surgical case volume, focused subspecialty rotations, and personalized mentorship in research and education. Graduates emerge well-prepared for careers as academic leaders or expert clinicians in the expanding field of perioperative neurosciences. Our program is accredited by the International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT) with an A1 classification and is in compliance with guidelines.

Guided by UF’s nationally and internationally recognized faculty, our fellows gain expertise in the management of adult and pediatric patients with brain tumors, neurovascular disease, complex spine disorders, epilepsy, movement disorders, traumatic brain and spine injury.

Meet Our Current Fellows

Housestaff Benefits

Clinical Experience

Fellows gain direct experience across the spectrum of neurosurgical care. Approximately, 3,500+ neurosurgical procedures are done annually at UF Health in our 7+ neurosurgical and orthopedic spine ORs.
- Intracranial: tumors, aneurysms, AVMs, bypass, awake craniotomy
- Spine: routine, deformity, and complex instrumentation
- Functional: deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery
- Pediatric: congenital, developmental, traumatic, infectious, and neoplastic conditions
- Neurointerventional: management of stroke, coiling, embolization, and stents
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: SSEP, MEP, EEG, EMG, BAEP

Training Sites

UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital with 7 designated neurosurgical operating rooms, including neurointerventional and intraoperative MRI/CT suites
24-bed NeuroIntensive Care Unit: jointly directed by the Departments of Anesthesiology and Neurology
Comprehensive Stroke Center (AHCA, 2009; Joint Commission 2025)
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital: pediatric neurosurgery

Educational Experience

Neuroanesthesiology faculty mentors with expertise in research, education, critical care, simulation, and quality improvement
Protected research time and research rotation
Rotations in neuro-ICU, neuroradiology, neuroanatomy, and neuromonitoring
Weekly neuroanesthesiology conferences
Monthly journal club and case conferences
Simulation workshops (airway, crisis management)
Grand rounds and multidisciplinary conferences
Teaching opportunities with residents and medical students

Research & Scholarship

One month dedicated to research plus weekly academic time
Abstract support for national and international meetings
Faculty mentorship for clinical and translational projects

Mentorship & Career Development

Each fellow is paired with a faculty mentor to support academic progress, research goals, and career planning.

Application Information

Eligibility: completion of ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency
International applicants welcome (J1/H1B support)
If you are board-eligible and can obtain a Florida medical license, you may qualify to supplement your salary by working additional shifts and call

Applications are received and reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Selected applicants are invited for interviews on a rolling basis throughout the year.

To apply, please send a copy of your CV, personal statement, USMLE/COMLEX scores, ITE scores, ECFMG Certificate (if applicable), and 3 or 4 letters of recommendation to the Anesthesiology Education Office at fellowship@anest.ufl.edu.