Spine Fellowship - Neurosurgery

To Our Applicants

Thank you for your interest in the Spine Fellowship Program at the Long School of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.

We are thrilled to have you join our team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in spine surgery. Our program is designed to provide comprehensive training in the latest techniques and technologies, coupled with a strong emphasis on research and clinical practice. We are dedicated to patient-centered care, and our program is the first of its kind in South Texas.

Our goal is to help you develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a leader in the field of spine surgery. The fellow we select will serve a diverse population and be exposed to a wide range of spine pathologies. They will work with a talented team of faculty and staff from the Departments of Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

We look forward to working with you and supporting your journey to become an exceptional spine surgeon.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact form below if you have any questions or need assistance.

Sincerely,

Fassil B. Mesfin, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS

Director, Spine Fellowship Program

Spine Fellowship Faculty

Program Director
Fassil B. Mesfin, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery Spine Faculty
Jonathan Fisher, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

Pegah Ghamasaee, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

Cristian Gragnaniello, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery

Michael McGinity, MD
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery

Orthopedics Spine Faculty
Christopher Chaput, MD
Professor of Orthopedics

Jeffrey Hills, MD
Assistant Professor of Orthopedics

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Spine Faculty
Alexander Chen, MD
Assistant Professor of PM&R

Aditya Raghunandan, MD
Associate Professor of PM&R

Fellowship Coordinator
Jennifer Dennis, M.S.Ed.

Contact / Submission Form

If you are interested in applying to our fellowship program or if you have any questions, please contact us using the submission form below.

We are currently accepting applications for start date July 1st, 2026.

Candidates from ACGME accredited neurosurgery, neurology or radiology residencies are eligible to apply.

Candidates must be eligible for a full Texas medical license as determined by the Texas Medical Board.

Please include the following documents with your application submission:

Cover Letter
CV
Three Letters of Recommendation
Case Log for 1-Year Applicants

If you have a file that is too large to upload, please let us know using the contact form and we will assist you with an alternate means of submission.