University of Wisconsin–Madison
Department of Neurological Surgery
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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Residency Program

Residency Program

University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
Department of Neurological Surgery
Residency Program Aims

 

At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Neurological Surgery, we seek to deliver outstanding neurosurgical care to our patients, with compassion, quality, and uncompromising integrity.

Aims:

  1. We intend to instill the upcoming generation of neurosurgeons with the training, knowledge, and experience necessary to become experts in the field and spear head clinical and basic science research that will change the paradigm of how patients are cared for in order to maximize safety and effectiveness.
  2. The program will attract high-quality applicants from a geographically and culturally diverse applicant pool.
  3. We will provide a collegial educational atmosphere, which promotes professional exploration and growth, work-life balance, and personal wellness.
  4. We will provide feedback to the residents regarding their cognitive, professional, and clinical progress.
  5. Our residents will complete all relevant academic, cognitive, and clinical milestones as necessary to achieve certification of their ability to provide excellent neurosurgical care in any environment.
Conferences include the Distinguished Lecturer Series, where world–renowned educators, such as Peter Rasmussen, M.D. (middle), meet and exchange ideas with residents.
Conferences include the Distinguished Lecturer Series, where world–renowned educators, such as Peter Rasmussen, M.D. (middle), meet and exchange ideas with residents.

Distinguished Lecturer Series

Table1: Overview of Neurosurgical Training Years PGY-1 through PGY-7

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Table 2.  Rotations
PG Year Rotation Site Months Cumulative Year
1 Fundamental Clinical Skills UW 12 1
2 Junior Resident UW 9 2
Neuroradiology UW 3
3 Junior Resident Meriter 6 3
Neuropathology UW 3
Junior Resident UW 3
4 Junior Resident UW 6 4
Research/Elective UW 6
5 Senior Resdient UW 6 5
Research/Elective UW 6
6 VA VA 6 6
Senior Resident UW 3
Elective/Enfolded Fellowship UW 3/12
7 Chief Resident UW 12 7

Table 3.  Approximate Call Schedule
Rotation Night / Weekend Call Schedule
PGY-1 at UW Four weeks of night float while on “general surgery night emergency trauma” (see NIGHT* in table 1).
PGY-2 Junior Resident UW Neurosurgery In house UW primary call every 4 – 5 days
PGY-3 – Meriter Hospital (6 months) No in house call. Primary call from home weekday nights and every other weekend.
PGY-3 – Junior Resident UW Neurosurgery (3 months) In House UW Primary Call every 4-5 days
PGY-3 – Neuropathology at UW (3 months) In house UW primary call every 4-5 days
PGY-4 In house UW primary call every 4-5 days
PGY-5 No primary call. Senior resident back up call from home q 4-5 days
PGY-6 No primary call. Senior resident back up call from home q 4-5 days
PGY-7 No primary call. Senior resident back up call from home q 4-5 days