About the program
The Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Camp was started in 2018 by medical students at Weill Cornell Medical College with the purpose of providing a hands-on course designed by medical students for medical students aspiring to become neurological surgeons. In 2019, students at Cornell partnered with students from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California to host a training camp in Los Angeles. Each course is designed for medical students of all years, whether you are a first year student looking to get exposed to the field of neurosurgery or a third year student seeking a crash course before starting your sub-internship rotations.
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Program Details
ONLINE PRE-COURSE
Virtual Training Camp
The virtual component is hosted via BSG Learn, our online learning platform tailored to meet the educational needs of students all over the world. Pre-course material includes pre-reading, videos, and interactive activities to help students prepare for the in-person Training Camp.
For those unable to join in-person, access to the virtual component in BSG Learn will be made available for your academic enrichment.
IN-PERSON SESSION
Cadaver & Simulation Labs
- September 6, 2025
- 8:00am to 5:30pm
- Mayfield Surgical Innovation Center
September 6, 2025
8:00am to 5:30pm
- Mayfield Surgical Innovation Center
Highlights:
- OR Etiquette & Patient Positioning
- Neurosurgical Anatomy & Approches
- Essential Skills - Burr Hole Drilling, EVD Placement, Suturing
- Spine Instrumentation ...And More!
Program Itinerary
| Time | Format | Sessions | Description | Lead | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Registration / Breakfast / Pre-Course Survey | ||||
| 8:00 - 8:15 | Lecture | Introduction | Review schedule, group assignments, etc. | Ryan E. Radwanski, MD & Michael Rothbaum, MD | Lecture/Conference Room |
| 8:15 - 8:45 | Lecture | Opening Remarks | Broad introduction to the field of neurosurgery, Mayfield Clinic, importance of hands-on training, etc. | William Tobler, MD | Lecture/Conference Room |
| 8:45 - 9:00 | Buffer Time / Move to First Rotation | ||||
| 9:00 -10:00 | Hands On Lab | Lab Block AM, Rotation 1 | Introduction to the operating room - Group A Cranial lab session - Group B Spine lab session I: Basis - Group C | William Tobler, MD Vincent A. DiNapoli, MD, PhD Robert J. Bohinski, MD, PhD Mark Woods | per lab location |
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Hands On Lab | Lab Block AM, Rotation 2 | Introduction to the operating room - Group C Cranial lab session - Group A Spine lab session I: Basis - Group B | William Tobler, MD Vincent A. DiNapoli, MD, PhD Robert J. Bohinski, MD, PhD Mark Woods | per lab location |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Hands On Lab | Lab Block AM, Rotation 3 | Introduction to the operating room - Group B Cranial lab session - Group C Spine lab session I: Basis - Group A | William Tobler, MD Vincent A. DiNapoli, MD, PhD Robert J. Bohinski, MD, PhD Mark Woods | per lab location |
| 12:00 - 1:00 PM | Networking Lunch | ||||
| 1:00 - 2:00 PM | Hands On Lab | Lab Block PM, Rotation 1 | Spine Lab Session II: Advanced Basics - Group A Setting up for Success: Overview of Patient Positioning - Group B Essential Floor Skills - Group C General Suturing & Knot Tieing OR Endovascular Skills & Techniques - Group D | William Tobler, MD Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD Bryan Krueger, MD Mark Woods | per lab location |
| 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Hands On Lab | Lab Block PM, Rotation 2 | Spine Lab Session II: Advanced Basics - Group D Setting up for Success: Overview of Patient Positioning - Group A Essential Floor Skills - Group B General Suturing & Knot Tieing OR Endovascular Skills & Techniques - Group C | William Tobler, MD Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD Bryan Krueger, MD Mark Woods | per lab location |
| 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Hands On Lab | Lab Block PM, Rotation 3 | Spine Lab Session II: Advanced Basics - Group C Setting up for Success: Overview of Patient Positioning - Group D Essential Floor Skills - Group A General Suturing & Knot Tieing OR Endovascular Skills & Techniques - Group B | William Tobler, MD Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD Bryan Krueger, MD Mark Woods | per lab location |
| 4:00 - 5:00 | Hands On Lab | Lab Block PM, Rotation 4 | Spine Lab Session II: Advanced Basics - Group B Setting up for Success: Overview of Patient Positioning - Group C Essential Floor Skills - Group D General Suturing & Knot Tieing OR Endovascular Skills & Techniques - Group A | William Tobler, MD Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD Bryan Krueger, MD Mark Woods | per lab location |
| 5:00 - 5:30 | Closing Remarks / Post-Course Survey | ||||
Lecture
Introduction
Ryan E. Radwanski, MD & Michael Rothbaum, MD
Lecture/Conference Room
Lecture
Opening Remarks
William Tobler, MD
Lecture/Conference Room
Hands On Lab
Lab Block AM, Rotation 1
William Tobler, MD Vincent A. DiNapoli, MD, PhD Robert J. Bohinski, MD, PhD Mark Woods
per lab location
Hands On Lab
Lab Block AM, Rotation 2
William Tobler, MD Vincent A. DiNapoli, MD, PhD Robert J. Bohinski, MD, PhD Mark Woods
per lab location
Hands On Lab
Lab Block AM, Rotation 3
William Tobler, MD Vincent A. DiNapoli, MD, PhD Robert J. Bohinski, MD, PhD Mark Woods
per lab location
Hands On Lab
Lab Block PM, Rotation 1
William Tobler, MD Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD Bryan Krueger, MD Mark Woods
per lab location
Hands On Lab
Lab Block PM, Rotation 2
William Tobler, MD Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD Bryan Krueger, MD Mark Woods
per lab location
Hands On Lab
Lab Block PM, Rotation 3
William Tobler, MD Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD Bryan Krueger, MD Mark Woods
per lab location
Hands On Lab
Lab Block PM, Rotation 4
William Tobler, MD Yair M. Gozal, MD, PhD Bryan Krueger, MD Mark Woods
per lab location
Our Sponsors
This event is sponsored and hosted by Brain and Spine Group in collaboration with our academic partners and sponsors.
Education Planning Team
Student Leadership
Laurel Seltzer
Student Leadership
Nikki M. Barrington
Rosalind Franklin University
Senior Leadership
Michael Rothbaum, MD
Oregon Health Sciences University, Department of Neurological Surgery
Senior Leadership
Ryan E. Radwanski, MD
Co-Founder / CEO, Brain & Spine Group
Faculty Advisor
Susan C. Pannullo, MD
Weill Cornell Medicine, Neurological Surgery
Mayfield Education & Research Foundation
William D. Tobler, MD
Medical Director of Philanthropy
Mayfield Education & Research Foundation
Sonia Lipp
Director, Mayfield Surgical Innovation Center & Clinical Research
Mayfield Education & Research Foundation
Tonya Hines
Art Director, Mayfield Brain & Spine
Mayfield Education & Research Foundation
Deb Livingston
Development Director
Registration is Closed!
Sign-up below for Virtual and In-Person training camp
Virtual only
Cost of registration: Free
Registration includes: Access to online learning platform BSG Learn.
In-Person Training camp
Cost of registration: $55.00
Registration includes: Access to online learning platform BSG Learn, Admission to In-Person Training camp, Breakfast and Lunch
