2023-2024 Academic Catalog

SUR 4750 Neurosurgery

The purpose of this elective rotation is to provide experience with the practice of neurological surgery in both the inpatient and outpatient environment. Students receive exposure to evaluating patients with a variety of neurological complaints, in order to enhance skills in performing neurological exams, and in formulating/evaluating appropriate differential diagnostic possibilities. The goal of this course is to prepare students interested in both neurosurgery and primary care with the opportunity to experience the specialty in preparation for internship and residency.

Credits

4

Offered

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) - MD; Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston (JBSA) - TX; Madigan Army Medical Center, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (TCM) - WA; Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) - HI; David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base (DGMC) - CA; Naval Medical Center, San Diego (NMCSD) - CA; Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP) - VA; University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA) - TX