McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program
Neurological surgery - Chicago, IL | ACGME Code: 1601621022 | NRMP Code: 2247160C0
The Neurological Surgery residency program at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, part of the Feinberg School of Medicine, offers a seven-year training program with three appointments available each year. The program focuses on providing residents with diverse learning experiences and encourages collaboration to foster an understanding of working in an academic environment.
Clinical training at Northwestern's Neurological Surgery program involves a formal weekly lecture series covering various essential topics and clinical case vignettes to enhance learning. Residents participate in different conferences, including Neurosurgery Grand Rounds, Neuro-Oncology/Tumor Board, and Spine Conference, among others.
The program features current residents across different postgraduate years, highlighting their educational background and medical training institutions. Residents engage in mentorship opportunities and research training to excel in becoming physician-scientists.
For more detailed information on the program, visit the Northwestern University Neurological Surgery residency program page.
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PGY1 Positions 3 ( 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3 )
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Chicago city, Illinois
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