An opportunity extists to spend a third year in the laboratory and matriculate into a full Ph.D. program. Year 4 Neuroradiology, neuropathology, and elective rotations comprise the fourth year of neurosurgical training. If not already completed, six months of neurology occur either in this year or in year 5. Year 5 Progressive clinical responsibilities mark the fifth year of neurosurgical training. Senior residents develop progressively higher levels of surgical expertise while assisting attending neurosurgeons.
Surgical responsibilities increase both in number and in complexity.
This responsibility includes teaching more junior residents and medical students, managing the conference schedule, and, most importantly, managing the operative and nonoperative care of neurosurgical patients. By the end of the Chief Resident year, our graduate will be fully competent to undertake independent neurosurgical practice. In order to complete the program, the resident must pass the Neurosurgery Written Board Examination sponsored by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Group insurance is also available. Information for . . .