MS4 Catalog

Neurosurgery

Clinical Neurological Surgery

LOCATION: Charleston Area Medical Center General Division, Charleston, West Virginia
PRECEPTORS: Neurological Associates, Inc
DURATION: 2 or 4 weeks
OFFERED: Continuously
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 1 student
STATUS: Elective

Objectives

To give the student an experience that will enable the student to decide what neurosurgery is, how diagnosis is approached in neurosurgery, the treatment modalities available and the approximate results of treatment methods through a clinical clerkship approach.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

Clinical experience in diagnosis and treatment to include neuroradiology, EEG, CT, MRI scanning, EMG. Student may assist at surgery. Neurology and neurosurgery now share a 35-bed floor in the Rehabilitation Section of the hospital, eliminating any true transition period between postoperative or post-acute care into the rehabilitation phase.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Available in the department.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

WVU Students/Visiting Students: 4th year coordinator will email students one week prior with assignment and time to report.  Visiting students will first attend an Orientation before starting; you will receive an email one week prior with detailed Orientation information.