Educating future neurosurgeons is one of the core missions of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine. Faculty members take pride in teaching and training the next generation of neurosurgeons in clinical care, surgical competence and research. The diverse clinical and basic science faculty at IU create a rich environment for achieving scholarly and technical skills to pursue a career in academic or private practice setting. The Neurological Surgery Residency, a competitive seven-year program, consists of clinical training and didactic curriculum that includes cadaver and simulation training. This ACGME-accredited program was established in 1949.
Neurological Surgery Residency
Training the next generation of neurosurgeons
Neurological Surgery Residency at IU
Medical students considering a Neurological Surgery residency can find details about IU School of Medicine’s GME program below.
Clinical Training
Neurological surgery residents at Indiana University School of Medicine are responsible for the care of adults and children with neurological surgery needs.
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Virtual Tours
Neurological Surgery residents tour various local hospitals and clinics in IU Health, the health system in Indianapolis that partners with IU School of Medicine.
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Current Residents
Residents in the Department of Neurological Surgery bring their medical education expertise from their experience at medical schools and universities across the world.
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Resident Life
Working and living in Indianapolis offers residents a chance to collaborate with leaders across the university in an affordable city with highly esteemed restaurants.
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Residency Curriculum
The Neurological Surgery Residency Program is created to allow residents to progress at different hospitals and focus on multiple subspecialties in seven years.
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Residency Research
The residency program provides residents an opportunity to engage with researchers in the lab as some trainees prepare to be surgeon-scientists in academic medicine.
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Commitment to Diversity
IU School of Medicine is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment with representational diversity and cultural competence.
Residency Program Contacts
Residency Program Director
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James C. Miller, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery
Associate Program Co-Director
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Rabia Qaiser, MD
Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery
Associate Program Co-Director
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Brandon C. Lane, MD
Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery
