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University of Washington

Seattle, Washington

Neurosurgery

Specialty

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

Specialty

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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PGY-1 Salary

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