Course dir:
Dr. Paul Nelson 
Dr. Richard Friedman

Other Faculty:
Department
of Neurosurgery Staff

Description:

NOTE: THIS ELECTIVE MAY BE DROPPED/ADDED WITH 30 DAYS NOTICE TO THE DEAN'S OFFICE. THIS ELECTIVE DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE INITIAL COMPUTER SCHEDULING.

TO SCHEDULE THIS ELECTIVE, WRITTEN APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED FROM THE COURSE DIRECTOR.

Students are encouraged to schedule this elective early in their fourth year elective program. They will be selected for this rotation by the Chairman for their interest in a surgical career and demonstrated aptitude in surgical skills. The student must be ranked in the upper half of the class and have a USMLE Step I scores > 236.

The Honors Program will require a minimum of two months in the laboratory and one month of clinical work. The Honors candidate will be expected, under faculty guidance, to participate in a research project of scientific merit.

During the clinical month the student will become an "associate intern" on one of the clinical neurosurgical services at the Medical Center. He/she will rotate call with the other interns and be responsible for admissions and evaluation of patients, assisting at operations and planning postoperative care. He/she will attend all conferences and assume much responsibility for his portion of patient care under the direction of the senior residents and faculty.

Successful fulfillment of the objectives of this elective, in conjunction with previous excellence in surgical studies, will qualify the student for "Honors" designation in Neurosurgery.

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Competency offered:
None 

Course dir:
Dr. P. Nelson
Dr. S. Shapiro

Description:

This elective is for students who have developed a strong interest in the nervous system, and who wish a further exposure to aid in making a career decision, or who wish to pursue laboratory studies, or a combination of the two activities. The course will be individualized, depending upon the student's interests. The student will follow patients at University or Wishard Hospitals and attend neurosurgery conferences. Those students who have a desire and an appropriate background may participate in laboratory and/or clinical investigative studies.

Objectives:

• Obtain a better understanding of the nervous system. 

• Improve cerebral and spinal localization skills

• Have patient care responsibilities at the level of an "acting intern"

• If desired, be introduced to a clinical or translational research project.

Competency offered:
IX: Professionalism & Role Recognition 

Course dir:
Dr. J. Smith

Other Faculty:
Dr. J. Boaz

Description:

The elective is designed to enhance the experience of the Neuroscience Clerkship and is recommended for students interested in Neurology, Pediatrics, or Neurosurgery. The student will be exposed to complex surgical disorders of the nervous system in infants and children with emphasis on congenital malformations, tumors, perinatal complications, epilepsy, and trauma. The student will be required to participate in the multidisciplinary programs involving these diseases in order to gain exposure and understanding of the variety of approaches and specialties that are needed in order to care for these complex problems. Special projects applicable to a specific interest or disease can be offered by prior arrangement.

Competency offered:
II: Basic Clinical Skills

Description:

The student should refer to the section of the Preface entitled "Special Electives" for information concerning the availability of elective opportunities especially designed to meet his/her needs and interests. The "Special Electives" section will also identify the procedures for arranging and scheduling special elective courses.

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Course dir:
Dr. Goodman

Other Faculty:
Dr. Horner
Dr. Hall
Dr. Leipzig
Dr. Payner 
Dr. Turner

Note: This course may be dropped or added up to the 15th day of the month preceding the elective month.

Description:

Students on this clinical neurosurgery elective will work with the Indianapolis Neurosurgical Group at Methodist Hospital. Because the neurosurgical service is extremely large and busy, there is an opportunity to be involved with the management of head and spine injuries and other neurological emergencies such as brain aneurysms causing subarachnoid hemorrhage, brain tumors, and spinal cord disorders. In addition there is exposure to the more common radiculopathies and neuropathy. The rotation is ideal for students with career goals in the neurosciences, emergency medicine, critical care, radiology and rehabilitation, but any student wanting to learn more about the nervous system would benefit. The student is not required to take night call but may do so if desired. Reading material and access to a complete neurological library is provided. 

Students will have the opportunity to observe the action of the largest private neurosurgical group in the US- 17 neurosurgeons and 2 interventional neuroradiologists. Patients include brain and spine trauma, subarachnoid hemorrage, brain tumors, stereotactic operations, spinal surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, and much more. Lecture, conferences, and opportunity to participate in surgery. Also much interaction with neurology.

Any student wanting to drop or add this elective after the initial computer scheduling should contact Kathy Head at 962-5419.

Competency offered:
II: Basic Clinical Skills

Course dir:
Dr. Kachmann

Other Faculty:
Dr. Schroeder

Description:

The student will be an active participant in a busy neurosurgical practice. He/she will be exposed to neurology, neuro-radiology, and neurosurgery and will participate in the decision making and care, including assisting in surgery on private patients. He will be expected to develop a degree of proficiency in neurological examinations and learn other diagnostic techniques and the management of acute and chronic neurologic problems.

Competency offered:
None 

Course dir:
Dr. Dominguez

Other Faculty:
Other Staff

Description:

Students will be exposed to a wide variety of common problems in neurosurgery, neurology and neuro-radiology. Proficiency in neurosurgical history, examination and differential diagnosis of both inpatients and outpatients will be emphasized. There will be opportunities for assisting in neurosurgical diagnostic and operative procedures. Students will make rounds with the staff neurosurgeons, attend hospital conferences, as time permits, and use of health science library to supplement their knowledge in this field.

Competency offered:
None