Innovative growth and development of a neurological surgery residency cadaveric skull base simulation training program: A single institution experience.

Objective: Neurosurgical cadaveric and simulation training is a valuable opportunity for residents and fellows to develop as neurosurgeons, further neuroanatomy knowledge, and develop decision-making and technical expertise. The authors describe the growth and development of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Department of Neurological Surgery (NSG) resident hands-on simulation skull base course and provide details of course layout and setup.

Methods: A three-part surgical simulation series was created to provide training in cadaveric skull base procedures.