Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Stanford University Neurosurgery Residency Program is dedicated to developing the expertise necessary for residents to become leaders in the fields of operative, clinical, and academic neurosurgery. The curriculum is comprehensive, fostering a humanistic approach to patient care and a solid grounding in academic and research disciplines. With a faculty team of over 35 clinical and 21 research specialists and through the execution of over 4000 neurosurgical operations per year, residents gain extensive surgical and clinical experience. The program's location also provides a rich array of cultural and recreational activities, enhancing the overall training experience.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
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Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not specified, but the program offers a comprehensive residency training.
Program Website
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Stanford University Medical Center, 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305, USA
Program Director
John Ratliff, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program hosts a currently active roster of 15 PGY-1 MD residents, showcasing a diverse and talented group in their first year of residency. Further details about the residency experience can be gleaned from individual resident profiles on the program's website.
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Based on the current resident roster available in the text, there are 15 PGY-1 MD residents enrolled in the residency program.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The program provides each resident with progressive surgical and patient management responsibility commensurate with his/her level of experience and core competencies. We are committed to instilling a humanistic approach to patient care, academic and research pursuits, and acquiring a broad and deep knowledge of medicine and neurosurgery. We aim to train the future leaders in Neurosurgery.
Application
Application requires submission of materials such as a personal statement, CV, and letters of recommendation. Selected applicants will be invited for interviews typically held in January and February. The application deadline is generally in mid-October of the preceding year.
# of Locations
Over 4000 neurosurgical operations covering the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions are performed annually.
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There's no information available about fellowships or post-residency career paths in the provided text. More specific inquiries would need to focus on sections dealing with 'Fellowships', 'Career Paths', or 'Subspecialties'.
Resident Life
Overview
The Stanford University Neurosurgery Residency Program offers a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum to develop the overachieving skills in the operative, clinical and academic setting.
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Benefits Overview
The residency program offers a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum with progressive surgical and patient management responsibilities, mentoring from experienced faculty, and a supportive community in a beautiful living area.
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