Department of Neurological Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California Irvine will follow the policies of the Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and UC Irvine Graduate Medical Education on medical student rotation to ensure a safe and equitable experience for all students and all programs during this pandemic. UCI Medical Students who are interested in 685A rotation should apply through the Office of Medical Education. Visiting Medical Students should apply through VSLO Application Service (sometimes referred to as VSAS) https://students-residents.aamc.org/.
Curriculum: 685A Neurosurgery Sub-Internship Curriculum (the standard 4-weeks rotation)
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From The Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS):
1. Each neurosurgery applicant will be limited to one (1) external neurosurgery rotation.
2. Given the importance of the applicant experience in neurological surgery prior to committing to a career path, each student should do 1-2 rotations of neurological surgery at their home institution (minimum of 4 weeks).
3. Direction regarding interviewed and letters of recommendation will be forthcoming.
SNS Policy: https://www.societyns.org/external-medical-student-rotations
A clinical observership is an opportunity for students to gain educational experience in the area of neurosceince. Clinical observership does not involve patient contact and patient care. There are specfic documents required to be cleared for observership. Please direct all inquiriies to: Sierra Curry at currysm@hs.uci.edu or (714) 509-6231.
Sumeet Vadera, MD |
Sierra Curry, BA |
Updated on: March 12, 2024