Curriculum

Patient Care

The fellow will be able to:

• Organize and manage the clinical functional neurosurgery service in conjunction with the residents
• Perform all neurosurgical procedures safely and accurately
• Be able to function independently regarding patient care decisions
• Coordinate patient care in the out-patient setting, i.e., clinic

Medical Knowledge

The fellow will be able to:

• Teach residents, interns and students effectively
• Present conferences on a regular basis regarding functional neurosurgery
• Participate in research projects, both clinical and laboratory based
• Mentor residents research projects as requested

Practice Based Learning and Improvements

The fellow will be able to:

• Assist the Program Director by providing direction to senior residents as regarding the merits of pursing a subspecialty fellowship
• Develop knowledge of the skills required to organize and direct a fellowship program

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

The fellow will be able to:

• Serve as an example to all of excellent communication skills

Professionalism

The fellow will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ultimate level of professionalism at all times

System-Based Practice

The fellow will be able to:

• Be knowledgeable regarding all practice arrangements and appointments
• Understand the need for concise documentation of services rendered
• Demonstrate familiarity with neurosurgical procedural coding