Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurological Surgery Residency Program at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center provides a comprehensive training experience aimed at developing high-quality neurosurgeons. The residency emphasizes clinical innovation and education, offering access to advanced clinical and surgical resources, including a high volume of operative procedures at state-of-the-art facilities. Residents receive training in various techniques and procedures to prepare them for successful careers in neurosurgery.
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Extremely Competitive
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Neurological Surgery Residency Program at Atrium Health does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) or specific details on IMG acceptance rates within the text provided. It is recommended to inquire directly about their IMG policies, acceptance of ECFMG certification, or visa sponsorship options.
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Program Website
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Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
Program Director
Scott Wait, MD
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents will receive extensive clinical experience and have access to state-of-the-art neurological technology and resources. They will train in various procedures including spinal injections, anterior cervical discectomy, arthrodesis, among others. They will also work with fellowship-trained neurosurgeons.
Application
To apply for the Neurological Surgery Residency program, 3 letters of recommendation are required in addition to the dean’s letter. One of these letters should be from the medical school’s chairperson or designee of the Department of Neurological Surgery. Applicants must submit their ERAS application to the program. Specific information regarding the ERAS program can be obtained from the applicant's school.
# of Locations
Residents will work at several locations including Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) and Carolina Center for Specialty Surgery.
Fellowship
The program offers various fellowships, including those in Sports Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Orthopaedic, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Surgery, and Vascular Surgery. These fellowships are associated with different institutions and specialties, as listed under the Fellowship section on their website.
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurological Surgery Residency Program at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is a subspecialty-based program designed to train skilled, compassionate neurological surgeons who aspire for national leadership roles in clinical innovation, medical education, and neuroscience research.
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# of Years of Program
The program is designed for 7 years of residency training.
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Alumni
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Salary & Benefits
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