Neurosurgery

Catalog description

Credits 0 to 10. 0 to 10 Other Hours. 2- or 4-week elective; correlation of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology in the major areas of neurosurgical care (brain, spine, and peripheral nerves); correlation of imaging studies with surgical anatomy; broad exposure to neurological diseases requiring surgical intervention; opportunity to assist with pre-operative and post-operative evaluation as well as operative experience, including serving as a surgical assistant in selected cases. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of year three of the medical school curriculum.