Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Washington Neurological Surgery Residency Program is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive exposure to clinical neurosurgery, preparing them to become independent scientific investigators. Directed by Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, the program emphasizes the development of neurosurgeon-scientists and provides training across various specialties, including Neuro-Oncology, epilepsy surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, and more.
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Program Details
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Neurosurgery
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No
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Program Website
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University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Program Director
Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, M.D., F.A.C.S
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Current Residents
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program includes training in various specialty areas such as Neuro-Oncology, Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Spine and Spinal Cord Disorders, Trauma, Pediatric and Congenital Disorders, Stereotactic Surgery, Pain Treatment, and Restorative Neurosurgery.
Application
The application process involves various steps, including an application submission through ERAS, which typically opens on September 15 each year. Interview invitations are usually sent out in late October, with interviews held on select dates throughout November and December. Specific deadlines for the application and interview process were not detailed in the text provided.
# of Locations
Residents train at four diverse locations: Seattle Children's Hospital, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center, and Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System.
Fellowship
The residency program offers several fellowship opportunities such as Neurocritical Care, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma, Neuroendovascular Surgery, and Pediatric Neurosurgery. These fellowships are available after completing the residency program and allow for further specialization in these areas.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Washington Neurological Surgery Residency Program provides comprehensive exposure to clinical neurosurgery and prepares residents to become independent scientific investigators. The program is directed by Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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# of Years of Program
The specific duration in years is typical for residency programs, usually around 5-7 years, depending on the specialty.
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PGY-1 Salary
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