Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State College of Medicine is dedicated to providing top-tier neurosurgical care, emphasizing education and research. They offer a comprehensive neurosurgery residency program and integrate innovative practices in treating various neurological conditions. They also focus heavily on clinical trials and developing new treatments.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program at Penn State College of Medicine appears to be IMG-friendly. They offer a seven-year ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency and have various fellowships possibly indicating a welcoming attitude towards international medical graduates.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
A seven-year ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency also has six fellowships accredited by the Society of Neurological Surgeons’ Committee for Advanced Subspecialty Training.
Program Website
Address
700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA 17033
Program Director
Kevin M. Cockroft, MD, MSc, FAANS, FACS, FAHA
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Current Residents
Overview
The residency program at Penn State currently includes various residents; however, the exact number of PGY-1 residents is not detailed in the available text.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Medical students can take part in electives and acting internships that introduce them to the basic and intermediate principles of evaluating and managing patients with neurosurgical disease, or join a 3+7 neurosurgery accelerated pathway that provides early entry into residency. The seven-year ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency has fellowships in endovascular, functional, neurocritical care, neuro-oncology, peripheral nerve, and spine.
Application
Admission to the ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency program is competitive. Interested applicants must submit their applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The application deadline is typically in mid-October, and interviews are conducted from November through January.
# of Locations
Residents will primarily work at Penn State Health facilities including Hershey Medical Center, various outpatient clinics, and affiliated hospitals.
Fellowship
The program offers six ACGME-accredited fellowships in endovascular, functional, neurocritical care, neuro-oncology, peripheral nerve, and spine surgery, which are available only to internal residents as enfolded fellowships. Graduates may pursue a variety of subspecialty training opportunities.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Neurosurgery at Penn State College of Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest quality neurosurgical care possible and places a strong emphasis on research in developing new treatments.
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# of Years of Program
The neurosurgery residency is a comprehensive seven-year program.
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Alumni
Alumni from the neurosurgery residency program have pursued various career paths, including fellowships in endovascular neurosurgery, neurocritical care, functional neurosurgery, and neuro-oncology. Many have taken positions in prominent academic institutions and hospitals across the country.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program offers a comprehensive seven-year, ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency, access to innovative treatments, state-of-the-art care, and a strong emphasis on research.
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