NSUR-920 Neurological Surgery

Faculty: Dr. C. Shields & Associates

Contact: Dr. Lisa B Shields
Telephone Number: 629-5510
Length: 4 weeks
Offered year round
Enrollment Maximum: 2

Location: Gray Street Building, Brook & Gray Streets, Room 1102
Time: 8:00 a.m.

Prerequisites: 4th year standing

Course Description:
The student will be assigned full-time to work with one of the faculty of neurological surgery and the senior resident.  The student will actively participate in the diagnostic work-up and the management of intracranial vascular lesions, brain tumors, head trauma and the full spectrum of pediatric neurosurgical problems.

Goals:
The student will learn the principles of good history taking, physical examination and surgical evaluation of the patient as it pertains to this particular specialty.  Also the student will gain experience with the correct application of the various radiological, isotopic and other neurological diagnostic procedures and the pre- and post-operative care of the intracranial and intraspinal neurosurgical procedures.

Method of Evaluation:
Observation of the degree and quality of the student's participation in the daily clinical and teaching activities of the service.  Attendance is mandatory at scheduled clinics and conferences(schedule provided).