
The overarching mission of the Department of Neurosurgery is to provide trainees the finest academic neurosurgery experience possible. It is the department’s goal to identify and train graduating medical students and fellows who have the greatest potential to be the future leaders of academic neurosurgery. Faculty members are committed to providing these select individuals the highest quality surgical and scientific training available anywhere.
A unique feature of training within the Department of Neurosurgery is the dedication to integrating clinical expertise with strong research mentoring. This unique experience provides the critical scientific foundation necessary to develop world-class neurosurgeons and launch the trainee’s career in academic neurosurgery.
The Iowa Scholarship for Visiting Students in Neurosurgery offers financial support to visiting medical students who wish to complete a four-week advanced elective or "sub-internship" rotation with one of the nation’s premier neurosurgery service lines. This scholarship is available to medical students who have successfully completed their third year at an LCME-accredited institution. Please note that students enrolled in osteopathic programs are not eligible to apply. Learn more here.