Neurosurgery
SU 509M.JA
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Course Information
Description
The course provides instruction in diseases of the nervous system amenable to surgical treatment, and the care of patients with such disorders. Students will participate in all activities of the Neurosurgical Service at both hospitals. These activities include assisting at surgery, resident and attending staff rounds, weekly outpatient clinics, teaching conferences (neurosurgery, neuroradiology, neuropathology, epilepsy, and neurology) and admission and emergency room workups of patients. They may be asked to present a short seminar on a topic of their choice.
Based on the student's interest, he/she will be assigned a mentor at either Boston Children's Hospital or the Brigham and Women's Hospital. All students will meet with their mentor on a regular basis to review clinical topics. If time allows, interested students will be allowed to give a 8-10 minute presentation to the entire faculty towards the end of the clerkship on a topic discussed with the mentor.
Night call: Every 4th night.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to International Visiting Students
