Department of
Neurosurgery (April 2026)

DEV - Curriculum Design

Our curriculum is divided into 5 clinical years and 2 independent study years. This allows for maximal flexibility for enfolded fellowships as well as meaningful basic science research or other academic pursuits. Independent study is carried out in PGY-4 and PGY-7. Typically, graduating chief residents are in the top 90th percentile for operative volume and exceed case minimums in all subspecialty operative categories.  

Yearly breakdown of resident assignments

  1. Intern
  2. J Res
  3. J Res
  4. Ind
  5. S Res
  6. Cheif
  7. Ind

Curriculum

PGY-1

  • Neurocritical Care - 6 months
  • Neurotrauma - 6 months

PGY-2

  • Tumor Service - 2-3 months
  • Vascular Service - 2-3 months
  • Spine Service - 2 months
  • Functional Service - 2 months
  • Pediatrics Service - 3 months

PGY-3

  • Pediatrics Service - 3 months
  • Spine Service - 2 months
  • Tumor Service - 2 months
  • Functional Service - 3 months
  • Vascular Service - 2 months

PGY-4

  • Research or Enfolded Fellowship - 12 months

PGY-5

  • Tumor Service - 2-3 months
  • Spine Service - 2-3 months
  • Pediatrics Service - 2 months
  • Functional Service - 2 months
  • Vascular Service - 2-3 months

PGY-6

  • Chief of Service - 12 months

PGY-7

  • Post Chief Fellowship and/or Transition to Practice - 12 months