Education

Our educational offerings include:

1. Clinical Rotations: Gain hands-on experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric neurosurgical conditions through clinical rotations at our state-of-the-art facilities, including the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and Holtz Children's Hospital.
   
   
2. Surgical Training: Develop your surgical skills under the guidance of our experienced faculty, who are renowned for their expertise in various neurosurgical techniques and procedures. Of note, our program includes cases across the breadth of pediatric neurosurgery, including pediatric tumors (brain tumors, spine tumors, and pituitary tumors), pediatric vascular conditions (AVM, moyamoya, aneurysm), craniosynostosis (open and endoscopic correction), hydrocephalus, Chiari malformation, tethered cord, arachnoid cyst, brain and spine trauma, and other brain and spine anomalies. Our Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Holtz Children’s, Dr. Heather McCrea, utilizes both rigid and flexible endoscopy to facilitate minimally invasive approaches to treat our patients. Cases include intraventricular endoscopy, transsphenoidal endoscopy, and endoscopic correction of craniosynostosis.
   
   
3. Residency Program: Participate in our prestigious, ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency program, designed to provide comprehensive training in all aspects of neurosurgery, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and research.
   
   
4. Conferences and Lectures: Engage in regular departmental conferences, grand rounds, and guest lectures, featuring local and international experts in the field of pediatric neurosurgery.
   
   
5. Research Opportunities: Pursue cutting-edge research projects under the mentorship of our esteemed faculty, and contribute to the advancement of pediatric neurosurgery through publications and presentations at national and international conferences.