Neurosurgery
Chairperson:
Gary K. Steinberg, MD, PhD
Department web site:
http://med.stanford.edu/neurosurgery/
Faculty of Neurosurgery:
http://med.stanford.edu/neurosurgery/about
Preclinical Instruction consists of individual faculty members lecturing in basic science courses in the medical school such as Neurobiology.
Clinical Instruction, coordinated by Griff Harsh, provides students with an overview of clinical neurosurgery. Applying knowledge gained in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurobiology to clinical problems is emphasized. Instruction focuses on clinical case management but reviews recent developments in applied technology and laboratory research.
Residency in the Neurosurgery Training Program (NTP) emphasizes clinical experience and a deep academic and research commitment for six years following the PGY-1 year. (Four years are in clinical neurosurgery, one year is divided among neurology, neuropathology and neuroradiology and one year is dedicated to a research project.)
The training program provides graded surgical responsibility commensurate with the resident's experience. By the end of the training program the resident should be well-versed in the theoretical aspects of neurosurgery, be a technically proficient neurosurgeon, and be fully trained in the bedside care of neurosurgical patients.
The training program encompasses all neurosurgery performed at SUMC, LPCH and PAVAMC. Full-time faculty direct the training program at each hospital. Over 1,500 neurosurgical operations representing the full spectrum of neurosurgical problems, are performed yearly at SUMC alone.
We alternate admitting one and two applicants per year. One year of experience in general surgery (PGY-1) is required for entry into our program. A PGY-1 position in the Surgery Department at SUMC is reserved for each admitted applicant.
Postdoctoral Training opportunities are available. For information, refer to the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs home page at http://postdocs.stanford.edu/ or the departmental home page.
