Residency

The residency training program is conducted by the Leo Davidoff Department of Neurological Surgery of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine(AECOM).  Dr. Davidoff, one of Harvey Cushing's trainees, was the first Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery. Clinical rotations occur at Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital of AECOM, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM), and Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan. The prerequisites for admission to the program include graduation from an ACGME accredited medical school. The usual duration of the training program is 7 years including PGY-1 year. All residents must pass the written examination of the ABNS before becoming Chief Resident.

Selection is done through ERAS/NRMP.

Interview dates for 2008-2009 are Mondays December 8th and 15th 2008 and January 12, 2009.  Applicants are invited to join our present residents for dinner Sunday evening.