To ensure accuracy, please provide the full name of the trainee (as well as any known aliases), and trainees Date of Birth, along with trainees written authorization to disclose information to 3rd party. It ranks among the top departments in terms of current NIH funding, is the only orthopaedic department to have a VA Rehabilitation Research & Development Center of Excellence, and is the only department to have two medical centers (HMC and UWMC) consistently in the U.S. News and World Reports Honor Roll. 1. At UWMC, the resident cares for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors, pituitary tumors, skull base abnormalities, medically intractable epilepsy with brain mapping, complex spinal pathologies including spinal cord tumors, peripheral nerve lesions, and complex pain and spasticity problems. The full spectrum of pediatric neurosurgery is encountered on this rotation, including brain and spinal cord tumors, surgical epilepsy, spinal dysraphism, vascular malformations, spasticity, craniofacial abnormalities, neonatal hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, trauma, spine deformities, and other congenital malformations. OMS Residency Program - UW School of Dentistry As a result of this directive, the program produces independent, safe, effective, and conscientious plastic surgeons that are credits to their communities, the specialty, and the University of Washington. The project includes semi-annual lectures, a thesis project to be completed by graduation and the option of an additional resident research year. [] I can only speak highly of the staff and my doctor. 2023 University of Washington. The Departments clinical practice and faculty expertise focus on nine major specialty disciplines covering the breadth of neurological surgery: Neuro-Oncology (skull base, primary tumors and metastatic disease), Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy and Brain Mapping, Cerebrovascular Disorders (Extra and Intracranial, cranial microsurgery and interventional/endovascular surgery), Restorative Neurosurgery (Deep Brain Stimulation, Spacticity and Peripheral Nerve Surgery). Each year our residents average approximately 40 first-authored publications in peer-reviewed journals and present at most major national conferences. Our program is dedicated to providing quality surgical education and patient care in a public hospital setting with tertiary care expertise and resources. Phone: (206) 598-4022, Option 8 The four affiliated hospitals of the University of Washington form one of the largest health care systems in the United States, serving patients from Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho (the WWAMI region): University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System (VAPSHCS). We use a team approach to care for thyroid and other endocrine conditions that need surgery. The program is under the direction of Ann P. ORourke, MD, MPH. *Dr. Petersen is absolutely great. The Stroke and Applied NeuroScience Center, Click here for information on contacting our residency program. All residents are selected each year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Program highlights include: I invite you to peruse the many facets of our Department described in this site - our nationally and internationally respected faculty, the nature and scope of our surgical programs, our highly regarded residency programs and our exciting research endeavors that include basic, translational, outcomes and clinical research. Promote sound judgment, technical skills, integrity, professionalism, and compassion for patients requiring full scope OMS. Each service line maximizes the interaction and relevance to each departments residents regarding how the services work together as they progress throughout their residency program. Candidates will be selected into the program through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) at the PGY-1 level. Program Director, Lisa Taitsman, M.D., Professor Professor & Chair, Howard A. Chansky gives an overview of the UW Department of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. We also teach future doctors how to create and study innovations in surgical oncology, diabetes, digestive and kidney diseases. Seattle, WA 98195-6500, PRIVACY | TERMS OF USE | WEBSITE FEEDBACK, Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Interest Group, Resident Research - Intake and Travel Award Forms, Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Bulletin, UW Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle.