Course Catalog

 
STP2260 PEDIATRIC NEUROSURGERY
Department NEUROSURGERY Campus Birmingham
Course Type(s) Special Topic Facility
Course Director BRANDON G. ROCQUE, MD, MS Enrollment Limit 3
Contact DIANNA HALL Enrollment Minimum 1
Email dianna.hall@childrensal.org Address
Birmingham, AL
Phone 205-638-6079 Fax
Weeks
Normally Offered
See Offering Dates		 5-5, 17-17
Prerequisites Successful completion of MS1 year. 
Specific Clerkship Prerequisites:
Visiting Students
No LCME students accepted.
No osteopathic students accepted.
Course Description The pediatric neurosurgery team of Children's of Alabama is one of the largest and busiest pediatric neurosurgical services in North America. Medical students enrolled in this special topics course will have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the operative treatment of structural abnormalities of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. This course is ideal for students considering a career in pediatrics, neurology or surgery. Course format: 1.) Clinical activities: a., morning report, b., inpatient rounds, c. surgical cases; 2.) Didactic activities - a. case-based discussion/assignment. Learning Objectives: 1.) Observe techniques used in the neurosurgery operating room; 2.) learn about the field of pediatric neurosurgery; and 3.) acquire an introductory understanding of the management of acute and chronic pediatric patients.
Where To Report Neurosurgery Office, Lowder 400, Children's Hospital of Alabama
Requirements Student attendance and participation in activities and assignments.
Evaluation Pass/Fail; student attendance, participation in activities/assignments
Notes