NSUR 709C Pediatric Neurosurgery

Credits: 4
This course is a primarily a preceptorship with a pediatric neurosurgeon. The student will participate in all activities of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, including rounds, scrubbing on operative procedures, evaluating patients in the clinic and emergency room, etc. Patients include children with hydrocephalus, spinal dysraphism, brain and spinal cord tumors, head and spinal cord trauma, non-accidental trauma, craniofacial deformities, cerebral palsy, etc. The division is committed to student education and decision making regarding careers in surgery, academic pursuits, etc. Opportunity to write a case report can be included.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit