Neurosurgery residency rotations + schedules at Tufts Medical Center
The Neurosurgery Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center is a comprehensive seven-year program designed to provide broad clinical and academic training. The curriculum balances high-volume surgical experience with research and elective opportunities to prepare residents for diverse neurosurgical careers.
The program includes:
- 51 months of core clinical neurosurgery training
- 12 months dedicated to research or an enfolded fellowship
- 6 months of off-service intern rotations, including neurology, otolaryngology, anesthesia and surgical ICU
- 3 months focused on stereotactic radiosurgery and outpatient clinics, neuro-ophthalmology, and neuropathology
- 3 months of neuro-ICU training
Residents also complete two off-site subspecialty rotations at leading Boston hospitals:
- 3 months in functional neurosurgery and deep brain stimulation at Brigham and Women's Hospital
- 6 months in pediatric neurosurgery at Boston Children's Hospital
A team of advanced practice providers supports resident training and patient care. Eight physician assistants assist with inpatient duties such as discharge planning, documentation, consults and day-to-day management. In the outpatient setting, four nurse practitioners and one physician assistant support clinic operations, including note-taking, phone triage and patient follow-up.
