E-Fellowship Programme

E-Fellowship Programme is sponsored by European Society of Minimally Invasive Neurological Therapy (ESMINT). A 6-month e-Fellowship providing mentorship and live-streamed procedures to enhance skills in neurointervention.

ESMINT Fellowship & Observership Programme | ESMINT ESMINT offers a fellowship and observership programme, exclusively for ESMINT members. Applications for this year’s programme is open. The deadline for applications is 5 April 2026.

Please read the relevant information carefully and then scroll down to the bottom of the page for the link to the application form. 2026 ESMINT Fellowship & Observership Programme 2026 marks the eighth year of the programme. All ESMINT fellows and observers may avail free registration to the online EXMINT course (9.

1) and may participate in our e-Fellowship programme . These are not compulsory, but both are strongly recommended. ESMINT fellows also receive a free registration to the ESMINT Congress.

All fellows and observers are also encouraged to attend the ESMINT Skills Training, particularly those who have attended ECMINT. We extend our gratitude to Medtronic for their generous, continued sponsorship of the ESMINT Fellowship programme. The ESMINT fellowship offered a unique experience to ameliorate my Neurointerventional skills in one of the most prestigious centers in France.

It contributed profoundly to my career and therefore I am extremely grateful. (Fellow, Reims) This observership was an incredible learning opportunity. All the teachings from Prof. Kulcsár and the amazing Zurich team will be reflected in the care of my patients.

I am honored and grateful to ESMINT for being the link that connects us. (Observer, Zurich) During my 4-month tenure, I participated in a wide array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including endovascular treatments for aneurysms and embolizations for AVMs and dAVFs. Also, I engaged in presentations, meetings, and conferences across Italy, fostering professional growth.

Beyond the enriching professional experience, I formed lasting bonds with a supportive team, making my time at Niguarda Hospital truly memorable. I wholeheartedly recommend the programme for its unexpected rewards and opportunities for personal and professional development. (Observer, Niguarda, Milan) What is the ESMINT Fellowship Programme?

The ESMINT Fellowship Programme was founded in response to the growing need for trained neurointerventionalists in the field of ischemic stroke. The programme is for physicians wishing to obtain competence in Acute Ischemic Stroke Interventions (AISI) as defined by the European Board of Neurointervention ( EBNI ).

Aim of the ESMINT Fellowship Programme The goal of the programme is to train young neurointerventionalists in stroke procedures by offering financial support for them to join an INR training center. By the end of the training period, trainees should have performed at least 25 stroke procedures as first operator, and be able to manage clinically and endovascularly the vast majority of the stroke cases referred to their own centre.

Components of the ESMINT Fellowship Programme The programme consists of: A 1-year training at one of the designated centres (see below), financially supported by ESMINT. Fellows are also offered complimentary registration to the online EXMINT course and invited to join our e-Fellowship programme. These are not compulsory, but both are strongly recommended.

A series of lectures on the basics of neurointerventions by well-known neurointerventionalists. ESMINT fellows will also receive one free registration to the ESMINT Congress during the course of their fellowship. What is the ESMINT Observership Programme?

ESMINT also offers an Observership Programme. Aim of the ESMINT Observership Programme The goal of the observership programme is to offer an informal learning experience as a visiting observer in a university hospital environment.

Components of the ESMINT Observership Programme This programme consists of: A 3 – 4 month observership at one of the designated centres (see below), financially supported by ESMINT Observers are offered complimentary registration to the online EXMINT course and invited to join our e-Fellowship programme. These are not compulsory, but both are strongly recommended.

A series of lectures on the basics of neurointerventions by well-known neurointerventionalists. ESMINT observers will receive a free registration to the ESMINT Congress.

Centers offering the ESMINT Fellowships and Observerships (please be aware this list is subject to change) Applying for an ESMINT Fellowship The following physicians are eligible to take part in the programme: Licensed European* physicians 40 years of age or under at the time of application 6 months experience in diagnostic neuroradiology (including diagnostic neuroangiography) + 6 months training in clinical neurosciences Currently working in a hospital with neuro facilities (INR center, neurosurgery, stroke unit) *For the purposes of the ESMINT Fellowship a “European physician” is a physician living and working in one of the EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland or the UK.

UK candidates are advised that post-Brexit it has become extremely difficult for them to obtain the necessary permissions for hands-on work in the EU.

**If you are not yet an ESMINT member, please apply for the Programme now and you can complete your ESMINT membership afterwards: join ESMINT or renew your membership Applications for an ESMINT fellowship require the following documents in PDF: Statement of motivation: please provide a statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) covering your motivations and aims in applying for the Fellowship programme, as well as future career plans.

This is a very important part of the application.

Letter of reference from your chief / head of department Copy of the identification page of your valid passport (we also strongly recommend that you apply for any necessary visa well in advance) Proof of vaccinations: DT POLIO, Hepatitis B Health risk coverage and liability cover/professional insurance Certification of profession This Programme has been made possible by a generous educational grant from Medtronic.

Applying for an ESMINT Observership The following physicians are eligible to take part in the programme: Licensed physicians – priority will be given to those from continental Europe and its neighbouring countries (e.g. Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Israel). Those from further afield will be considered if possible. However, they may wish to look into the e-Fellowship programme – click on the link for details.

40 years of age or under at the time of application 6 months experience in diagnostic neuroradiology (including diagnostic neuroangiography) + 6 months training in clinical neurosciences Currently working in a hospital with neuro facilities (INR center, neurosurgery, stroke unit) *If you are not yet an ESMINT member, please apply for the Programme now and you can complete your ESMINT membership afterwards: join ESMINT or renew your membership Applications for an ESMINT observership require the following documents in PDF: Statement of motivation: please provide a statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) covering your motivations and aims in applying for the Fellowship programme, as well as future career plans.

This is a very important part of the application.

Letter of recommendation from your chief / head of department Copy of the identification page of your valid passport (we also strongly recommend that you apply for any necessary visa well in advance) Proof of vaccinations: DT POLIO, Hepatitis B Health risk coverage and liability cover/professional insurance Certification of profession This Programme has been made possible by a generous educational grant from Medtronic.

Apply for the ESMINT Fellowship / Observership Programme Applications for the eight edition of the programme are now closed. The deadline for applications was 23. 59 CEST on 5 April 2026.

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