2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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Neurosurgery (NSUR)

NSUR 8014 -  Advanced Neurosurgery  (4-12 Credits)  
2-6 wks. Max:8. This course can meet Sub-I qualifications. Intensive rotation emphasizing care and management of neurosurgical patients, with close patient responsibility. Weekly conferences and lectures required and students must present a case with topic discussion. Recommended for students with interests in neurosurgery, neurology, emergency medicine and trauma surgery.
Grading Basis: Medical School HP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 12.
NSUR 8100 -  NSUR Elective Away  (4-8 Credits)  
This Neurosurgery elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another statte, or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. Offered for 2 or 4 weeks.
Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 16.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
NSUR 8600 -  Research in Neurosurgery  (4-24 Credits)  
2-12 wks. A written evaluation must be sent to Dr. Michael Handler and Lauren Buckles. Prereq: Departmental approval must be obtained and all arrangements made at least one month in advance.
Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 24.
NSUR 8630 -  NSUR Research Away  (4-24 Credits)  
This Neurosurgery research elective will be held at a site in Colorado, another state, or internationally. Students must obtain departmental approval one month prior to the start. Additionally, international sites must be preapproved by Student Affairs. Course offered 2, 4, 6 or 8 weeks.
Grading Basis: Pass Fail with IP
Repeatable. Max Credits: 24.
Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.