Overview
The Cleveland Clinic Neuro-Oncology Fellowship is a UCNS-accredited, post-residency training program designed to provide comprehensive clinical and scholarly preparation in neuro-oncology. The fellowship is based at the Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor Center (BBTC) and offers an intensive, structured educational experience in the diagnosis and management of primary and metastatic tumors of the central nervous system, tumor predisposition syndromes, and the neurological complications of cancer and cancer-directed therapies.
The one-year UCNS-accredited clinical fellowship emphasizes supervised, progressive responsibility in both inpatient and outpatient neuro-oncology care. Fellows participate in high-volume clinical services, longitudinal continuity clinics, and multidisciplinary tumor boards, and gain experience with contemporary standards of care, advanced diagnostics, and therapeutic decision-making. Training occurs within a multidisciplinary framework that includes neuro-oncology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, medical oncology, and supportive care services.
An optional second year (Advanced Neuro Oncology Fellowship) is available for fellows seeking additional training in research and academic development. This year provides protected time for clinical, translational, or outcomes-based research, with structured mentorship and expectations for peer-reviewed publications, national or international presentations, and participation in educational and scholarly activities. Fellows continue to develop advanced clinical expertise while building a foundation for independent academic practice.
The program’s mission is to train physicians who demonstrate excellence in patient care, scholarship, and professionalism, and who are prepared for careers in academic neuro-oncology, clinical investigation, and leadership within multidisciplinary cancer programs.
Program Director
Mina Lobbous, MD, MPH
Staff Neuro-Oncologist
Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor & Neuro-Oncology Center
9500 Euclid Avenue/CA51, Cleveland OH 44195
Associate Program Director
Alyssa Lucas, MD
Associate Staff Neuro-Oncologist
Rose Ella Burkhardt Brain Tumor & Neuro-Oncology Center
9500 Euclid Avenue/CA51, Cleveland OH 44195
Application Process
Neuro-Oncology Fellowship, UCNS Accredited – 1st year program
All applicants must first register with the Neuro-Oncology SF Match and submit all required documentation through the SF Match portal. The program may request additional materials as part of the review process before interviews are offered.
- Applicants must have completed a neurology residency and attained qualification to sit for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology examination. They also must have completed USMLE I, II and III.
- Foreign Medical Graduates must hold a valid ECFMG certificate.
Advanced Neuro-Oncology Fellowship – optional 2nd year program
Eligibility for this fellowship requires successful completion of the first‑year program at Cleveland Clinic, and annual availability may vary.
For any questions related to program(s) or program requirements, please reach out to braumbm@ccf.org.
Current & Past Fellows
Class of 2025-2026
Momina Qureshi, MD
Ezgi Vural Ay, MD
Class of 2024-2025
- Alyssa Lucas, MD
Class of 2022-2023
- Andrew Dhawan, MD, PhD
- Mary Moellering, MD
Class of 2019-2020
- Yasmeen Rauf, MD
Living in Cleveland
Cleveland, a vibrant, mid-sized city located on Lake Erie, features a host of cultural attractions, recreational activities, major sporting events and an exploding culinary scene. Cleveland is home to the second largest theater district in the U.S., a park system featuring 23,700 acres in 18 reservations, and is the birthplace of rock ’n’ roll, home to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Cleveland Clinic is located near the University Circle area, which is the cultural epicenter of Cleveland. This area features Severance Hall and the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Museum of Art, several other museums, and Case Western Reserve University. Downtown Cleveland, home to all major sports venues and an exploding culinary scene, is approximately two miles from Cleveland Clinic’s main campus.
