The Department of Neurological Surgery provides medical education in a wide variety of forums at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh. The faculty contributes to undergraduate and graduate-level education at many sites and to the continuing education of their professional colleagues.
Undergraduate Level
Selected faculty members of the Department of Neurological Surgery participate in several undergraduate courses at the University of Pittsburgh.
Residency Program
Three to four residents a year are accepted into the department's seven-year (PGY 1-7) residency program, an internationally renowned training ground for exceptional neurosurgeons.
Online CME Courses
Online courses are available and taught by Department of Neurological Surgery faculty.
Principles and Practice of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
A Gamma Knife® training course, Principles and Practice of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, is available for neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, and medical physicists interested in gamma knife radiosurgery education.
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Training for Nurses
Basic training is available for nurses and other allied health care personnel interested in providing clinical care for patients undergoing Gamma Knife radiosurgery.
Comprehensive Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Course
This four-day course teaches the surgical techniques and anatomy for endoscopic endonasal surgery of the pituitary fossa and cranial base.
Complex Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery Course
This course is a comprehensive overview of the concepts of cranial endoscopy as well as multiple endoscopic and minimally invasive corridors of approach to all areas of the brain and skull base.
Innovations in Endoscopic Brain Surgery
This course is for practicing neurosurgeons, fellows, and residents who wish to learn or advance their ability to access all areas of the intracranial space using endoscopic and minimally invasive approaches.
Principles & Practice of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
This course highlights practice specifications, multimodality protocols, recent advances in the field, pre-/post-operative neurological evaluation and management, and telemedicine.
Peter J. Jannetta Symposium
The Peter J. Jannetta Symposium celebrates the innovations taking place in the field of neurosurgery.
Visiting Professor Lecture Series
Prominent figures in the field of neurological surgery lecture on their areas of interest, while also participating in patient care conferences and discussing interesting cases with faculty, residents, and staff.
Stuart Rowe Lectureship
This lectureship hosts a series of talks presented by department residents, each spotlighting a topical research issue relevant in the field.
Info for Medical Students
Information for medical students is readily available and tailored to the specific questions that may surface on one's academic journey.