Session 1: Pearls for the Junior Resident

Saturday, July 24
10:00 - 10:30 am EST

Faculty:
Linda Liau, MD
Gregory J. Zipfel, MD

Chief Residents:
Dan Hafez, MD
Brice Kessler, MD
Patricia Zadnik, MD

Moderators:
Carolyn Quinsey, MD
Martina Stippler, MD

Objectives:

1. Learn from chief residents what it takes to succeed in your PGY-1 year
2. Analyze how to balance independent learning, supervision and patient safety
3. Introduce the concept of helpful communication techniques

Pre-Course Work:

Deadline: Monday, July 19 at 5:00 pm EST

1. Read: Developmental Stages in the Career of an Academic Neurosurgeon

Post-Course Work:

1. Write a tweet about what you learned and include faculty @MartinaStippler, @GregoryZipfel or @CarolynQuinsey