The neurological surgery residency program is a seven-year, innovative program that ensures a thorough immersion in the specialty accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The program is designed to provide residents with increasing clinical and surgical responsibility over the course of their training, in order to prepare graduates for an academic neurosurgical career; a high-quality practice in the private sector; or further training in a sub-specialty fellowship.
The residency program is structured into three- to six-month blocks. All residents proceed through the various rotations sequentially, gaining experience and responsibility as they progress. The structured nature of the program allows the trainees to plan their time, studies, and research efforts. This organization leads to a more predictable and productive training experience.
This program is unique in several facets. The program is directed by fellowship trained attendings with interests in pediatrics, skull base, cerebrovascular disease, neuro-oncology, and complex spine reconstructive surgery. Residents have opportunities to work with the most advanced neurosurgical equipment available, operating rooms equipped with state-of-the-art operating microscopes, surgical navigation devices like STEALTH® Neuro-navigation, and Iso-C® for complex spine cases. Moreover, residents can gain first-hand exposure to treatment of complex cerebrovascular diseases by working with neuroendovascular staff. Residents are exposed to all adult neurosurgical subspecialties during their training.
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Education Sessions and Didactics
Jennifer Troyanovich
Administration
Program Coordinator
Michael Handler, MD
Faculty
Pediatric Neurosurgeon (Children’s Hospital Colorado)
Charles Rosen, MD
Faculty
Neurosurgeon (OSF St. Joseph Medical Center)
Megan Finneran, DO
Resident
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Paul Gustin, DO
Resident
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Carle BroMenn Medical Center's neurosurgical postdoctoral training program is affiliated with Still OPTI and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM).