Goals and Objectives:
PGY2 Neurosurgery – Clinical Year (initial six months)
Surgical expectations:
- positioning of patient for simple craniotomy and spine procedures
- simple lumbar discectomy
- opening and closing of anterior cervical procedures
- craniotomy for trauma with minimal assistance
- burr holes for subdural hematoma evacuations
- biopsies (muscle and peripheral nerve)
- Operative log maintenance
Clinical expectations:
- Active participation at all teaching conferences
- In-patient management and call duties
- Neurosurgery History & Physical performance
- Ability to interpret lab tests, MRI, CT Scans, etc.
- Assist in patient management and discharge planning conferences
- Attend all conferences except while on vacation
- Attend Journal Club
- Attend outpatient clinics while rotating at GW
- Participation at “All City Grand Rounds”
- Participation in lab surgical approach course
- Establish quality project
- Simulated patient workshop