Our educational goal with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery and Brain repair is to train the next generation of neurosurgeons providing the best possible patient care, while also contributing to the research and advancement of the field of neurosurgery. We support medical education at all levels of training.

Neurosurgery is a medical discipline and surgical specialty that provides care for adult and pediatric patients in the treatment of pain or pathological processes that may modify the function or activity of the: Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System, Supporting structures of these systems, and their Vascular Supply. Neurosurgeons require extensive training in surgical skills, but also significant knowledge of neurology, critical care, trauma care, and radiology.

For students in their fourth year of medical school who are considering pursuing a career in neurosurgery, we offer sub-internship rotations and senior electives within our department.  We also participate in Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS), allowing students from outside Medical Schools to rotate with our department, whether they are just exploring interests in neurosurgery, or considering applying for our residency training program.