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Neurosurgery Inpatient/Outpatient Rotation in San Diego, California

Location
San Diego, CA 91910
Specialty
Neurology, Neurosurgery
Hospital Affiliations
Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Scripps Memorial Hospital
Clinical Exposure
Combined Inpatient/Outpatient, Hands-On Outpatient, Inpatient
Price
$1800 / 4 Weeks
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Attending Introduction

Neurosurgeon with extensive training in both brain and spine surgery, including residency experience across several leading academic centers. Their career has combined clinical practice with research, resulting in multiple publications and presentations in the field of neurosurgery. They care for a wide range of complex patients, including those with trauma, brain tumors, spinal injuries, and post-traumatic neurologic conditions.

In addition to their surgical practice, this attending has expertise in evaluating patients with traumatic brain injury and long-term neuro-spine complications after accidents or injuries. They are frequently consulted as an expert in this area, bringing a unique perspective on both acute care and long-term outcomes.

Students rotating with this attending will gain exposure to the evaluation and management of complex neurologic and spinal cases, observe advanced surgical techniques, and better understand the multidisciplinary approach required for patients with trauma and chronic neurologic conditions.

Rotation Description

During your neurosurgery clinical rotation with FMG Portal, you will have exposure to a variety of activities that provide a comprehensive understanding of the field.

Additionally, your performance during this rotation will lead to obtaining a US LOR, which is essential for your upcoming residency program applications.

Here’s a detailed overview of what you should expect during your rotation. Please note that all rotations will have variations of patients and may not include the entirety of the following:

Operating Room (OR) Participation:

  • Observing neurosurgical procedures such as craniotomies, spinal surgeries, and aneurysm repairs

  • Learning about surgical instruments and techniques

  • Understanding the roles of different members of the surgical team

Imaging and Diagnostics:

  • Learning to interpret neuroimaging studies, including MRI, CT scans, and angiograms

  • Understanding the indications for various imaging modalities in neurosurgery

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

  • Working with neurologists, radiologists, and other specialists

  • Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions

Typical Activities/Procedures

  • Observation of surgeries (e.g., spinal surgeries)
  • Preoperative and postoperative patient assessments
  • Learning to interpret diagnostic imaging (e.g., MRIs, CT scans)
  • Assisting with minor procedures (e.g., suturing, wound care)
  • Participating in rounds to discuss patient care with the neurosurgery team
  • Attending educational conferences and case presentations
  • Hands-on practice with surgical models and simulators (e.g., lumbar spine models)
  • Shadowing experienced neurosurgeons in clinics or during patient consultations.

Letter of Recommendation

LORs are on the clinic letterhead. You may ask the attending to list their affiliations in your LOR or mention them on your CV/Personal Statement.

Location & Schedule

*Exact address provided once signed up.
*Rotation is a minimum of 20hrs/week.
*Schedules change often and we recommend speaking with the office manager to have the most updated daily scheduling.

Mo 9AM - 5:00PM
Tu 9AM - 5:00PM
We 9AM - 5:00PM
Th 9AM - 5:00PM
Fr 9AM - 5:00PM
Sa Closed
Su Closed