Program Description
PGY 1 – Intern
Three months of general surgery basic skills, six months of neurosurgery, three months of Neuro ICU.
*Goals and Objectives
PGY 2 – Junior Elective
Fully protected basic science research. Residents may work in neurosurgery laboratories or develop collaborations in Columbia laboratories outside of the department. No call or clinical obligations.
RUNN Course
Neurosurgery Research Laboratories
PGY 3 – Junior Junior
Clinical neurosurgery service, junior resident level. Includes endovascular rotation. Residents are encouraged to pass ABNS Primary Exam for credit by this year.
PGY 4 – Senior Junior
Clinical neurosurgery service, junior resident level. Includes endovascular rotation. Residents are encouraged to pass ABNS Primary Exam for credit by this year.
*Goals and Objectives
Neurolog
ABNS Exam
PGY 5 – Senior Elective
Research year – may be spent in research laboratories, public health or in clinical research. Senior level clinical responsibilities limited to night call.
*Goals and Objectives
PGY 6 – Senior
Clinical neurosurgery service, senior resident level.
*Goals and Objectives
PGY 7 – Chief
Clinical neurosurgery service, chief resident level.
*Goals and Objectives
