Neurosurgery Residency - Advanced training in the Department of Neurosurgery at Rush University Medical Center

Residency in Neurosurgery

Requirements for Satisfactory Completion of the Neurosurgery Residency

Completion of all rotations required by the RRC of the ABNS and the program.
Demonstration of competency in the ACGME core competencies to the level expected of a new practitioner.
Demonstration to the satisfaction of the teaching faculty, the technical skills necessary to perform all major and minor neurosurgical procedures.
Passed for credit Part III of the USMLE by the end of the PGY 2 year.
Passed for credit the primary examination of the ABNS.
Satisfactory evaluations from all of the teaching faculty for each year of training.
Participation in all outpatient clinics and activities as required by the program.
Timely and legible completion of all medical records assigned to the individual resident.
Publication of a paper in a peer-reviewed journal during each year of the residency. This requirement can also be met with presentation of an abstract or poster at a national neurosurgical meeting.
Completion of a minimum of 12 months as the chief resident.



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