School of Medicine

Department: Neurosurgery

Instructor: Fraser Henderson, MD

Contact: Walter Jean, MD

Phone Number: (202) 444-0719

Location: Georgetown University Hospital

Duration: Four Weeks

Max Students: Two per time period

Description: This elective offers an opportunity to participate actively and assume responsibility in the management of neurosurgical patients.  The student will become familiar with the diagnosis and management of tumors and vascular disease of the brain, complex spine disorders, pediatric neurosurgical disease, pain, stereotaxy, and seizure disorders. The student will learn the indications for and application of cyberknife radiosurgery in treatment of brain and spine tumors.