This course will enable students to develop a basic understanding of the fund of knowledge and types of medical problems seen in this specialty; to develop a basic understanding of the medical decision making process involved in the practice; and to develop an understanding of and practice of medical interpersonal communication and professionalism.

This elective will allow students to gain exposure to the specialty and the types of health conditions experienced by patients seen by providers in this specialty as healthcare team members.

This course is for students applying for a Neurosurgery Residency to get a more in-depth experience in Neurosurgery. They will focus on Cranial Neurosurgery. They will participate in the OR, inpatient and outpatient.

Neurosurgery Sub-I satisfies the sub-I requirement for 4th year. Students will participate on the Neurosurgery service, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. They will take on the role of an intern, including seeing consults, following patients, seeing patients in clinic and participating in OR cases. They will develop assessment and plans for the patients they are seeing.