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Department of Neurological Surgery
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RESIDENCY PROGRAM
A NOTE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
The University of Rochester has a longstanding tradition of training outstanding clinical neurosurgeons. Having trained here myself in the early 70’s, I am able to appreciate the evolution of our program and to have watched its progress over many years. Though originally only strong in clinical neurosurgery, the addition of the outstanding research arm of the department has added still a further dimension to our ability to produce residents able to function in all of the highly complicated aspects of neurosurgery that are encountered today. All aspects of neurosurgery are represented in the faculty on staff presently from the ability to do interventional cerebrovascular work to the latest techniques of deep brain stimulation, as well as the advanced techniques of complex spine surgery. These all represent cutting edge technologies that are practiced by a diverse faculty anxious to impart knowledge to not only the resident staff but to other members of the medical community at large. The possibilities to expand our research into other departments of the University of Rochester are constantly available and encouraged. The hallmark of our program is a strongly knitted atmosphere of collegiality between the faculty and the residents.
Since the 80-hour work week has been instituted in New York State, we are well versed in meeting the requirements of this on a national basis, as well as still striving to optimize the training for our residents. A lot of this has been accomplished through the implementation of a computer program derived by one our senior residents, which has attracted national attention. Faculty and residents have approached this with the understanding that though it is a requirement, it is also possible to still maintain a good working environment and accomplish tasks at hand, and to do so in a friendly and collegial atmosphere.
It is my wish, as well as the wish of the entire faculty, that you explore the possibilities of entering our program. Candidates can be assured of an open and fair evaluation at all times.
Sincerely yours,
Robert S. Bakos, M.D.
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Program Director
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