Table 1.

Neurosurgery Elective Course Objectives

To provide an introduction and basic clinical experience in neurosurgery.

Students will use critical thinking skills to develop a framework for defining, localizing, diagnosing, and managing common neurosurgical pathology.

Students will familiarize themselves with radiographic presentations of neuroanatomy and common neurosurgical pathology.

Students will become acquainted with emerging and innovative research and technologies in neurosurgery.

Students will demonstrate their understanding of common neurosurgical topics in the form of 15-minute presentations and receive feedback.

Students will become acquainted with surgeons and surgical practice.