Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences provides a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), ensuring a comprehensive training experience for future neurosurgeons. The program emphasizes hands-on patient care in varied clinical settings, equipping residents with diverse surgical skills relevant to a full spectrum of neurosurgical cases. Faculty expertise spans numerous subspecialties including seizure surgery and pediatric neurosurgery, particularly focusing on ethical practices and compassionate patient care.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
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No
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Program Website
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4301 West Markham Street, Little Rock, AR 72205
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The neurosurgery residency program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and strives to educate skilled, ethical, and compassionate future neurosurgeons.
Application
# of Locations
The offices and clinics are located in the Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neurosciences Institute adjacent to the UAMS Medical Center, which is the leading tertiary referral center for the neurosciences in Arkansas.
Fellowship
The residency program offers specialized fellowship opportunities, including Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowship and Spine Surgery Fellowship Program, as indicated in their education and training sections. These programs may involve affiliations with other clinical institutions, promoting further career development in specific neurosurgical subspecialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department of Neurosurgery at UAMS is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art, compassionate care to patients with expertise in various neurosurgery subspecialties including seizure surgery and neuro-oncology.
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