Sup y'all,
just curious as to what everyone thinks about Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery and the it's prospects/future? I've attended a bunch of procedures, and it was honestly the most interesting thing I've ever seen. On the other hand, the clinic days of the functional neurosurgeon was a drag, it was mostly just battery replacements for the DBS probes, is there anyway the surgeon can outsource that work? or is it ethically reprehensible?

Has anyone used it to study for primary ABNS exam?

It is described as "This indispensable book will help neurosurgeons and neurosurgical residents prepare thoroughly for written and oral board examinations," but I don't have a copy and can't tell if it's JUST focused on the 'neurosurgery' portion of the exam, or if it's truly comprehensive like Citow or Psarros?

Any advice appreciated.

https://www.thieme.com/books-main/neurosurgery/product/2094-neurosurgery-knowledge-update

So I got the invitation to VSAS today, but most of the application dates are for March/April/May of 2018 and nothing afterwards.

Do the other dates open up at a specific time? Should I just check VSAS every day until the dates for these programs show up?

Hey all,

Just a quick question about how timing of LORs work:

My school ends rotations in June. That means I have 2 sub-I's before september hits (1 home July, 1 away August). That nets 2 letters of recommendation. How does the third letter work? Do I ask the program director at my 2nd away immediately when I get on the rotation? Or do I get the letter elsewhere?

Thanks in advance.

-Guest

Hi guys,
I am in the process of deciding on my subIs and wanted to seek advice on how to pick them. Are there certain criteria you guys follow in picking your subIs?

What are y'all's thoughts on the differences between the two programs? Among the things I've heard is Baylor is more established with a heavier research focus (not sure if that's detracts from the clinical training) while UTH is up-and-coming with a heavier clinical focus (and tons of trauma).

I'm planning to do an away in Houston and am trying to decide between the two.

Hi everyone

I'm an IMG and I will do a 4 weeks elective in neurosurgery. I am searching for students that have experienced an elective in neurosurgery or who have worked with electives student in this area. 

I wanted to ask you details about the role of the elective student. What do we have to do : presenting patients on round ? Typing information about patient on the computer health system ? Do we perform proceedure as lumbar puncture, stitching ? Do we scrub in, and once in the OR what is our role (give surgical tools ?) ? And lastly, do we write post op repport or is it the resident's job? 

Please if you have lived this experience add as many details about what was it like : your role but also what you did wrong or you ould do differently and what you did right. 

If you did another elective in another surgical area or if you know someone that has, please take part on this post. 

Thank you very much to all

Does anybody know who the new chair at rutgers NJMS will be? I recall them saying that it would be announced by now but still no word...

What do you guys think about some of the lesser known programs?  Who is a diamond in the rough?

I'm looking for a solid Sub-I in the midwest area. Can anybody comment on the relative strengths and weaknesses of these two programs?