Advanced Multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Elective
SU 529M.3
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Description
This course is intended to be taken after completion of a subinternship in Neurosurgery. The goal is to expose fourth year students with an interest in neurosurgery, to the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with brain tumors. Students round with the neurosurgery oncology team and attend brain tumor conference. Students accompany faculty to outpatient clinics and have the opportunity to gain exposure to ongoing research efforts in their respective brain tumor laboratories. Students assist in the operating room and are introduced to the relevant surgical anatomy and principles of brain tumor surgery. At the conclusion of the rotation, the student presents on an aspect of clinical neurooncology to the department.
Not Available for Cross Registration
Open to Domestic Visiting Students
Open to International Visiting Students
