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| | Neurosurgery (Residency Program) | | |
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| School | Western University - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry | | |
| Location | London, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | Medical School | | |
| School Size | Full-time Graduate: 2,683 | | |
| Degree | Post-diploma | | |
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| Length | 6 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | All graduates of Canadian and US accredited medical schools who have not had any previous postgraduate medical education should apply for first year (PGY1) positions through the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS). For detailed information on the application process, please access the CaRMS website.
Relevant degree or equivalent. | | |
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| Description | The Division of Neurosurgery at the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University consists of twelve consultant neurosurgeons, with clinical and academic interests encompassing the full scope of neurosurgery. The clinical caseload is one of the largest in Canada with an excess of 1600 operative cases per year. A well-founded subspecialty organization within the Division has provided excellent training for the residents in all aspects of neurosurgery. Areas of particular interest include neurovascular and endovascular surgery, epilepsy and functional neurosurgery, neuro-oncology and complex spinal disorders. The neurosurgery program is the only one in Canada with a 100% success rate among its Canadian trainees. | | |
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