Neurological Surgery

380

Course Leader: John Duncan, MD and staff

Course Location: Rhode Island Hospital

When Offered: All year

Maximum Students per Rotation: 1-4

Duration of Rotation: 2-8 weeks

Type of Rotation: Consultation Service

Cognitive Content: The elective will provide a sampling of neurological surgery experience through participation in teaching rounds and conferences of the neurosurgery residency program, patient management discussions and observation of neurosurgical operations.

Prerequisites: Clerkship in Surgery

Criteria for Passing: Effective and competent participation as outlined above and favorable recommendations from both supervising attending physician and supervising resident.

Criteria for Honors: Outstanding performance of required duties as evaluated by both supervising attending physician and supervising resident. In-depth research of a patient problem, active participation in Journal Club, and written discussion of a case presentation.

Competencies: Ability II: advanced level, Ability IX: advanced level, Provisionally approved

Number of Hrs/Wk of Classroom/Discussion: 10

Number of Nights Oncall per Week: Variable

Planned Independent Projects for Students: 1-2

Description: Student's primary activity will be patient assessment, patient rounds, conference attendance, and surgical participation.

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