University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Program

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Department of Neurosurgery Residency Program offers a comprehensive seven-year training program that covers a wide range of neurosurgical procedures, patient care, and research. Residents at this program have the opportunity to work in a collegial and collaborative environment with faculty members who are committed to resident education.

Residents rotate through various affiliated hospitals, including the Oklahoma University Medical Center, The Children's Hospital, and the Oklahoma City Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This allows residents to gain experience in a variety of neurosurgical areas such as brain tumors, cerebrovascular disorders, pediatric neurological disorders, spinal disorders, and more.

The program has a focus on research, with faculty and residents involved in projects spanning basic science to clinical research. The department encourages residents to take advantage of the breadth of research opportunities available at the health sciences center.

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a 200-acre campus with multiple professional colleges, hospitals, and research facilities. OU Medical Center, where residents train, is a 355-bed facility with state-of-the-art resources.

The program typically accepts one or two residents on alternating years and looks for candidates who demonstrate intellectual capacity, high moral standards, a passion for neurosurgery, and a commitment to a demanding yet rewarding educational experience.