It is expected that the
program will provide opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate
knowledge and understanding, skills and other properties in the following
fields:
By the end of training, a
resident should be able to do the following:
1. Apply and integrate knowledge of basic medical sciences and evidence-based
practice in clinical problem solving in neurosurgery.
2. Interpret accurately findings from history and physical
examination to recognize the presentation/s and construct a differential
diagnosis for common neurosurgical complaints.
3. Select and interpret accurately the results, outcomes of the
most appropriate, and cost-effective diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic
procedures for each neurosurgical problem taking into consideration the nature
of the clinical situation and the risks, benefits to the patient.
4. Master essential surgical techniques and demonstrate
professional skills in preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of
neurosurgical diseases for adults and children.
5. Handle tissue and use
surgical instruments professionally and apply guidelines of infection control
while performing routine diagnostic and surgical procedures and operations.
6. Recognize and manage effectively emergency situations,
including surgical emergencies, head and spinal injuries and critical patients,
and deal with critical patients and their relatives in a professional and
dignified way.
7. Demonstrate effective, appropriate, and timely consultation
of other health professionals as needed for optimal patient care.
8. Maintain complete, detailed and accurate medical records and
utilize information technology to manage information, access on-line medical
information, and support own education and proper patient care.
9. Recognize ethical principles that govern decision-making in
surgical practice and implement the professional ethical attitude with patients
and their relatives including respect of patient's confidentiality and consent
and delivery of care in an honest, considerate and compassionate manner.
10. Utilize different scientific methodologies to conduct and
publish scientific research studies and present the results professionally.
11. Demonstrate effective communication with the health-care team
and develop team-working and leadership skills necessary to organize work and
supervise and educate junior and paramedical staff and show a commitment to
continuous professional development.