Neuro-Year 4 (PGY5)

The first six months of the fifth year will be spent at Hackensack Hospital. At this level, the resident will be expected to demonstrate the skills necessary to be an independent operator. Faculty supervision will of course continue. The resident should be able to undertake all facets of adult neurosurgical care, neurosurgical care, including pre- and post- operative care and surgical management. During the second half of the fifth postgraduate year, the resident will return for a second six months on pediatric neurosurgery. The resident should be able to perform all aspects of pediatric neurosurgery.