3rd year neurosurgery rotation

[Hyperthymestic]

MSIII here, next month I have my two week neurosurgery rotation and I'd like to be as prepared as possible, as this is one of the fields to which I am considering applying. Any advice as far as what to read, helpful practical tips for the hospital, etc. would be greatly appreciated. I know I should probably be well versed in neuroanatomy, so I found the AANS's youtube channel that has a bunch of awesome videos with anatomy. Any other tips/ideas?

 

[tiedyeddog]

Buy Greenberg. It is the neurosurgery Bible for neurosurgery applicants and junior residents.

 

[neusu]

As @tiedyeddog mentions, the neurosurgery handbook is a great start. I've heard there is also an app or something. That being said, just simply know how to do what you're expected to do: daily progress note, ICU note, consult note, H&P, suture, knot tie (quickly, sans air knots). Otherwise, just smile and be always affable, available, and able (in that order). GL

 

[Hyperthymestic]

Thanks you guys. I bought Greenberg, and I'm just ready to work my tail off.

 

[nsgirl27]

The neurosurg PA's at my institution advised to get Surgical Recall and to review the neuro chapter. It helped me in a lot of pimp sessions this last summer I also second Greenberg!