Neurosurgery
Recommended 4th Year Rotations for Students Interested in a Career in Neurosurgery
Experiences Critical to a Career in Neurosurgery:
Neurosurgery
General Surgery
Radiology or Neuroradiology
Medicine
Cardiology
Pulmonary
Nephrology
Neurology
12-24 weeks
4-8 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
Supportive Experiences for a Career in Neurosurgery:
Anesthesiology
Surgical Intensive Care
Surgical Subspecialty
Pediatric Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
up to 12 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
SELECTIVE TOTAL
24 Weeks**
REQUIRED FOR ALL STUDENTS
Emergency Medicine Rotation
ICU Rotation
Acting Internship
Professionalism IV
Alcohol/Drug Dependence Treatment Rotation (MPSY983)
4 weeks
4 weeks
4 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
OVERALL TOTAL
40 Weeks
*Note: A minimum of 24 weeks of electives is needed to complete a total of 40 weeks of course work for the academic year. A minimum of 12 weeks of selectives must be chosen from the recommended list above.
No more than 12 weeks may be taken in Neurosurgery.
