Medical Student Education
In addition to courses and clerkships in the MD curriculum, medical students can choose neurosurgery faculty members as mentors for research conducted in the summer between first and second year, during the Advanced Training Period, and in support of their MD thesis.
Physician/Student Observership in Neurosurgery
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The Yale Department of Neurosurgery is world-renowned with regards to patient care, education and research endeavors. We welcome the opportunity for students and physicians from across the world to come and observe our expert physicians and the services we provide.
For more specific information on the Physician/Student Observership in Neurosurgery, please contact:
Program Director, Michael DiLuna, MD
Yale Medical Student Neurosurgery Clerkship Selective
Offered to any 3rd year medical student interested in becoming a neurosurgeon, this clerkship component provides comprehensive insight into the clinical neurosciences and forms a strong foundation of knowledge of neurological diseases and how they are managed both surgically and non-surgically.
Elective / Sub-Internships in Neurosurgery
Offered to and highly encouraged for any senior medical student interested in pursuing neurosurgical residency training.
Visiting International Student Elective Program
The Yale Department of Neurosurgery is world-renowned with regards to patient care, education and research endeavors. We welcome the opportunity to educate students from across the world.
The Office of International Medical Student Education supports a robust Visiting International Student Elective Program for international students coming to Yale to do clinical electives.