Our Training Sites
The Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery provides clinical experience to residents at two leading medical centers and multiple affiliated community hospitals:
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
UH Cleveland Medical Center is the flagship academic medical center of our health system and an affiliate of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Ranked among the nation’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, the 1,032-bed facility provides tertiary and quaternary care, including 24/7 emergency services with dedicated pediatric and adult emergency departments.
The main campus includes:
- UH Rainbow Babies & Children's
- UH MacDonald Women's Hospital
- UH Seidman Cancer Center, part of the NCI-designated Case Comprehensive Cancer Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
- Main campus also includes Lakeside Pavilion, Alfred and Norma Lerner Tower and the Samuel Mather Pavilion
UH Ahuja Medical Center
Community-based hospitals serving Cleveland’s eastern suburbs, UH Geauga Medical Center and UH Lake West Medical Center function as tertiary care centers with expanding neurosurgical services. Physicians perform a broad range of complex neurosurgical procedures, including:
- Deep brain stimulator implantation
- Brain tumor resections
- Simple and complex spine surgeries
- Comprehensive 24/7 neurological and neurosurgical care for patients with complex conditions
This rotation provides residents with increased autonomy and exposure to neurosurgical practice in a community hospital setting, offering a more independent clinical experience while caring for a diverse patient population.
Learn more about UH Ahuja Medical Center
Community Rotations
At UH St. John Medical Center and Southwest General Medical Center, residents gain experience in community-based neurosurgical practice with a focus on complex spinal disorders. The rotation provides increased autonomy, continuity of care, and close faculty mentorship through an apprenticeship model.
Key experiences include:
- Weekly outpatient clinics
- Dedicated spinal surgery operative days
- One-on-one mentorship with a focused group of faculty
- Longitudinal patient care from evaluation through postoperative follow-up
- Diverse exposure to spinal disorders and treatment approaches
Learn more about UH St. John Medical Center