Clinical Neurosurgery
SU 509M.3A
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Course Information
Description
This course is designed to provide students with exposure to advanced neurosurgical practice. Rotating students will gain exposure to all areas of neurosurgical practice, including vascular and endovascular neurosurgery, tumor neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, advanced intensive care unit clinical practice, complex spinal neurosurgery, peripheral nerve and reconstructive surgery and functional neurosurgery. Students will rotate on each of three services that provide this clinical exposure. Each student participating in the course will present a case presentation at the end of the rotation that represents a mentored clinical experience with one of the faculty members.
Students will participate in all aspects of patient care, from initial consultations, to rounding, and operative neurosurgical procedures. Students will also take overnight call with the neurosurgical resident house staff approximately 6 times over the four week rotation. Students will be expected to participate in weekly grand rounds, and specialty conferences as appropriate. There will be an opportunity for students to meet faculty at small group sessions which are arranged thematically.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to International Visiting Students
