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Mass General Brigham/Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts

Neurosurgery

Specialty

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

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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.

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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.

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