PGY5 Goals and Objectives

Goals and Objectives:

PGY 5 Neurosurgery

Research project expectations:

  • Pursue research project at NIH, GWU or CHNMC
  • Publish findings of project
  • Present findings at Neurosurgery grand rounds

Surgical expectations:

  • Cover call at GW for clinical service and for residents who are away on vacation
  • Operative log maintenance

Clinical expectations:

  • Participation in lab surgical approach course
  • Attend all conferences except while on vacation  
  • Attend Journal Club 
  • Participation at “All City Grand Rounds”
  • Present 1 grand rounds talk/year
  • Lecture and assist in the evaluation of Medical Students
  • The written part I  ABNS exam must be passed for credit 
  • Exhibit results on  quality project 
  • Research paper, book chapter, or presentation
  • The resident will demonstrate a knowledge of the study designs and the statistical methods that are necessary to evaluate the literature.
  • Simulated patient workshop

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