We are excited to announce our Virtual Sub-Internship program, starting August 17th @7pm MDT!

Each session will include a case presentation and discussion of neurosurgical approaches, highlighted by an interactive Q&A with our residents and faculty. We look forward to an engaging discussion with prospective applicants, current residents of all levels, and colleagues.

Upcoming dates and topics:

Peripheral Nerve: 8/17 - 19:00 MDT
Stereotactic & Functional: 8/24 - 16:00 MDT
Spine: 9/2 - 16:00 MDT
Tumor: 9/9 - 16:00 MDT
Pediatrics: 9/16 - 16:00 MDT
Endovascular: 9/23 - 16:00 MDT
Trauma: 9/30 - 16:00 MDT 
Leadership: 10/5 - 18:00 MDT
Virtual Happy Hour w/ Residents: 10/14 - 17:00 MDT

Twitter: @UofUNeurosurg
Facebook: @UofUNeurosurgery
Instagram: @UofUNeurosurgery
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Assuming you have all of the other ingredients, is it okay if you only Pass OB, Peds, and FM? I would assume that students who otherwise have great Step, rsrch, and do well on away rotations shouldn't have any trouble

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND NEUROSURGERY MEET AND GREET

Join us August 25th, 6pm, for a meet and greet with Associate Program Director, Dr. Charles Sansur, and Residents.

-Learn about our curriculum, with an update on our new PGY-7 format
-Discover research opportunities available to residents, program benefits, and unique aspects of the Maryland experience
-Hear from residents who are graduating and who are beginning the program

-RSVP by using this link: https://forms.gle/XjYm4aKUtf3sZic6A
-Program Website: https://www.umms.org/ummc/pros/gme/resid...urosurgery
-Follow us on Twitter: @UMDNeurosurgery

GW neurosurgery will be hosting a virtual meet and greet Wednesday August 26th @7pm ET. Those interested in attending should email sdalgo@mfa.gwu.edu to get meeting link. 
I’ve heard PD and residents will be there to talk about the program and answer questions. 
Has anyone registered for this meeting yet? Any thoughts on GW? Advice?

Hey Guys, 

The George Washington University NSGT department is hosting a virtual meet and greet for students interested in applying into their residency program on august 26 @ 7pm. Program Director and residents will be there to talk to you and answer questions about their program. If you are interested, please RSVP to sdalgo@mfa.gwu.edu they will send you the meeting link. GW Neurosurgery

Anyone know if they're starting up a program this year in Austin? I know there were rumors pre-covid

How do you guys handle consults without appropriate imaging?
Last week I had an ED try to consult me for a lady seen one month ago for a tiny right sided parafalcine meningioma who was coming in with new right sided arm weakness with the only new imaging done being a normal head CT.
Next the several neck and back pain consults with negative CT scans from the hospitalists.
And the one I'm not so happy about.  A 60 male with back pain, constipation, and urinary retention with a negative CT and ED calling saying the can't get an MRI because of a pacer.  I tell them get a CT myelogram if they are really worried about cord compression and if shows anything we will consult and see patient after imaging.  The ED doctor didn't really argue with me or fight me on it, he just wrote me up and sent it to hospital administration saying I was refusing consultation.   Anyways they were able to get an MRI after all the next day, which came back completely negative.

Any similar experiences or advice on how to handle this?  I know some people would say take the easy consultation fees, but we get 10-15 consults per day and I'm trying to cut down on unnecessary ones.

What are people's thoughts about this program? I'm not from socal so I'm not that familiar with Cedars

Hey all,
I've gotten bit by luxury watches (Rolex, Patek, AP), and was wondering if anyone is in the same boat. I'm interested in forming a network so we can find the pieces that we want.
Anyone interested?

Is Ryan chiu the strongest applicant on the trail this year (2020)?

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