USC ELECTIVE

SURG D636

Neurosurgery

Faculty: Lenwood Smith, M.D. - Course Director

Institution: Palmetto Health Richland

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Duration: 1 week

Course Offered: Throughout academic year

Number of Students: 1 per rotation

Students Report To: Call Linda the Friday before starting on Monday.  (803) 434-8323

The course is designed to acquaint the student with the neurosurgical evaluation and treatment of patients in an in-hospital setting. Students will examine patients seen in consultation as well as assist in operative procedures. In addition students will receive didactic instruction as well as attend appropriate rounds and conferences.