NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program

The Neurosurgery Residency Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a seven-year program structured to provide residents with increasing clinical and surgical responsibility as they progress through their training. The program aims to prepare graduates for careers in academic neurosurgery, high-quality private practice, or subspecialty fellowship training.

Program Highlights: - The program has a strong emphasis on training motivated, confident, and technically skilled surgeons who are the future leaders of neurological surgery. - Residents receive both formal and informal mentoring from experienced and nationally prominent role models. - The full-time neurosurgical faculty consists of 18 neurosurgeons and 3 research faculty members, all dedicated to resident training. - The department is organized into subspecialty teams, each focusing on a specific area of clinical and research expertise. - Residents benefit from focused rotations providing in-depth clinical experience across various subspecialty areas of neurosurgery, treating patients from evaluation to postoperative care. - The high volume of patients, diverse clinical settings, and extensive surgical facilities allow residents to gain hands-on surgical experience in all subspecialty areas right from the start of their residencies.

Training Structure: - The program recruits 2 to 3 residents per year and performs over 4,000 major neurosurgical procedures annually across 3 participating institutions. - Residents progress through the program with increasing levels of responsibility in patient evaluation, management, and surgery. - The program curriculum includes 60 months of clinical neurosurgery experience, with residents spending time at Tisch Hospital, Bellevue, and the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. - Residents take on roles as junior residents, senior residents, and chief residents, with responsibilities tailored to each level of training. - There is a structured training plan, including rotations in neurosurgery, neuropathology, neuroradiology, pediatrics, and trauma, providing a comprehensive training experience.

Application Process: - The Neurosurgery Residency accepts two to three applicants per year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). - Applications are processed through the NRMP and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). - Selected candidates will be invited for interviews and tours of the medical campus. - Appointments are made through the NRMP before July 1 of each academic year.

Overall, the program focuses on training well-rounded neurosurgeons with a deep understanding of the field, hands-on surgical experience, and a commitment to patient care and teamwork. Residents are provided with a comprehensive training experience in a supportive and innovative environment.