NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY/NEUROSURGERY

Neurological Surgery/Neurosurgery: A residency training program that prepare physicians in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of disorders of the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting systems and vascular supply; and the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system, including the hypophysis. Includes instruction in critical care management and rehabilitation. Requires prior partial completion of a program in general surgery and another surgical specialty. (Moved from 51.2933)