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Ohio State University Hospital

Columbus, Ohio

Neurosurgery

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Ohio State University Neurosurgery Residency Program is a seven-year, multidisciplinary training program aimed at developing leaders in the field of neurosurgery. Residents receive extensive clinical training in a highly ranked institution, learning from faculty experts across a variety of subspecialties including open and endovascular neurosurgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and trauma care. The program emphasizes a high case volume and provides opportunities for research, with residents gaining progressive responsibility in pre-operative and postoperative patient care, as well as operative skills. A collaborative academic environment ensures residents are well-prepared for careers in neurosurgery upon completion of their training.

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Extremely Competitive

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Program Details

Specialty

Neurosurgery

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

No

IMG Friendly (detail)

The Ohio State University Neurosurgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention its IMG (International Medical Graduate) friendliness, as there is no discuss about IMG applicants or similar terminology in the visible content. However, given the competitive nature of the program and its top ranking, it may be assumed that IMG applicants are considered if they meet the necessary criteria for application, including ECFMG certification and appropriate visa sponsorship.

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Program Website

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1645 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210

Program Director

Andrew Grossbach, MD

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Current Residents

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The current residency program has a diverse group of residents, with considerable opportunities for independent research and academic growth. The residents develop essential skills and improve their professionalism while working alongside experts in their respective fields.

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

Residents gain progressive responsibility including pre-operative and postoperative patient care, clinical care and operative skills including gamma knife procedures, endovascular and skull base surgery, complex spine and pediatric neurosurgery.

Application

To apply to the residency program, candidates must submit their applications via ERAS. Specific application requirements and deadlines are not mentioned in the provided text. Interested applicants are encouraged to check the AAMC website or the program’s application page for the most accurate information regarding submission deadlines and requirements.

# of Locations

2 primary clinical sites: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Fellowship

The Neurosurgery residency program offers various fellowship programs post-residency. Notable fellowship opportunities include: 1) Complex Spinal Surgery Fellowship, 2) Neurosurgery Endovascular Fellowship, 3) Neurosurgery Spine Oncology Fellowship, 4) Neurosurgery Stereotactic and Functional Fellowship, 5) Skull Base and Minimally Invasive Cranial Surgery Fellowship, 6) Skull Base Surgery Research Fellowship, and 7) Surgical Neuro-Oncology Fellowship. These fellowships foster specialized training and collaborations within various subspecialties.

Resident Life

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An exceptional, multidisciplinary program

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

7 years

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The program aims to train academic neurosurgeons who will be leaders in the field and offers residents 2 dedicated research years with access to NIH funded labs, weekly grand rounds, education conferences, journal clubs, and a variety of subspecialized conferences.

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