Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Neurosurgery Residency Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, in collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, offers a comprehensive training experience for the next generation of neurosurgeons. The program emphasizes surgical skills, critical care management, and the principles of neurological assessments. Residents participate in various clinical rotations, ensuring exposure to diverse neurosurgical pathologies while receiving close mentorship from esteemed faculty. The program also prioritizes research opportunities and the development of professional competencies essential for a successful career in neurosurgery.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
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No
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Program Website
Address
75 Francis Street, Boston MA 02115
Program Director
G. Rees Cosgrove, MD, FRCSC, FACS
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residents of the Neurosurgery Residency Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital include a diverse group of individuals committed to advancing their skills in neurosurgery. The exact number and breakdown by specialty are not specified in the text.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents learn the fundamentals of surgical skills, care of critically ill patients, and principles of neurologic clinical evaluation, differential diagnosis and interpretation of neuro-imaging, facilitated by clinical rotations on ancillary services and in the various neurosurgery hospital and clinic services.
Application
Application for the Neurosurgery Residency Program is highly encouraged for those who have completed or are completing a medical clerkship within the department. Although a clerkship experience is recommended, it is not a requirement for application. Residents can arrange rotations at any time during their junior or senior medical student years. Specific procedures or materials required for the application process are to be detailed on the program's application page.
# of Locations
Multiple locations including Brigham and Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital.
Fellowship
The Brigham and Women's Neurosurgery Residency Program encourages residents to participate in clinical and basic research studies and present papers at national meetings. It also provides an opportunity to engage with numerous visiting professors from various institutions.
Resident Life
Overview
The Neurosurgery Residency Program, hosted by Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, prepares the next generation of top neurosurgeons, providing a wealth of neurosurgical pathology and skills.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program is designed with a specific educational curriculum with objectives guiding development, but the length in terms of years is typically 7 years.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program encourages participation in clinical and basic research studies and offers mentorship from internationally-recognized faculty.
PGY-1 Salary
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