MDR 924: Introduction to Neurosurgery

This 2 week elective is intended to give the third year or fourth year medical student an initial acquaintance to neurosurgery including the pathophysiology, evaluation, and management of the spectrum of disorders that confront the modern neurosurgeon. The UM neurosurgery service covers virtually the entire gamut of neurosurgical practice. The clinical service is divided into teams that focus primarily on specific subspecialty areas. The spine team cares for patients with tumors, trauma, degenerative disease, and other disorders. The general cranial team deals with cerebrovascular disease, tumors, epilepsy, movement disorders, and other pathology. A separate team cares for patients with head injuries. The pediatric division cares for patients at both Jackson Memorial Hospital and Miami Children’s Hospital. A separate team cares for a busy neurosurgical service at UHealth Tower that includes both cranial and spinal patients.