Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurosurgery Clinic at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers outpatient care for patients requiring neurosurgery. Patients typically first visit the clinic, followed by potential admission as inpatients for neurosurgical operations. The clinic focuses on various conditions including brain tumors, epilepsy, movement disorders, and more, ensuring patients receive excellent care and have the opportunity to participate in research studies related to their treatment. The clinic also evaluates innovative diagnostic techniques and new treatments to improve patient care, especially for those with rare diseases and conditions affecting the nervous system.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not mentioned explicitly
Program Website
Address
Surgical Neurology Branch, Building 10, Room 3D20, Bethesda, MD 20892-1414
Program Director
Prashant Chittiboina, M.D., M.P.H.
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Current Residents
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PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The clinic facilitates the conduct of clinical studies that evaluate innovative diagnostic techniques and new treatments that may lead to improved care of patients with neurosurgical conditions, including those with rare diseases and nervous system tumors.
Application
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# of Locations
Neurosurgery Clinic in the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health.
Fellowship
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurosurgery Clinic provides neurosurgery outpatient care in the Clinical Center at the National Institutes of Health. Patients who require neurosurgical operations are usually seen first in the Neurosurgery Clinic before being admitted later to the Clinical Center as inpatients. After surgery, follow-up care is again provided in the Neurosurgery Clinic. All patients in the clinic receive outstanding care and participate in at least 1 research study.
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# of Years of Program
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Salary & Benefits
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PGY-1 Salary
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