Residents are expected to prepare and take the written Neurosurgery Board Examination during this year. During this rotation the AR has primary responsibility for the evaluation and treatment of Veterans with neurosurgical problems. This rotation is closely supervised by a chief resident and the VA neurosurgical faculty. The average inpatient census is approximately 10 patients and call is generally taken from home. After completion of this rotation the residents has acquire excellent understand of neurosurgical decision making algorithms and technical skills.
Projects are available in nearly all areas of neuroscience.
The SAR spends 6 months rotating on the clinical service working closely with Dr. Young and assisting him with difficult spine and intracranial cases. The Chief Resident rotation is divided into 6 month blocks at MCV and the McGuire VA Hospital. The 6 month rotation at MCV is rigorous and responsibilities include overseeing the care of all neurosurgical patients, other residents, scheduling of the OR activities, and assisting the neurosurgical faculty with the most challenging neurosurgical operations. Following completion of this rotation residents are equipped to diagnose and treat the most difficult neurosurgical problems. The final 6 month rotation is spent with a return trip to the VA Hospital.