Program Director, Neurosurgeon Riverside University Health System-Neurological Surgery RUHS
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Learning Objectives:
Define conditions and implement current standards of therapy and evidence based best practice for patients
requiring neurosurgery intervention related to spinal disease
Interpret pertinent radiographic imaging, safety and procedures required for diagnosis of the neurosurgical and
neurological conditions related to spinal disease
Recognize the anatomy and apply to the physical examination in order to apply differential diagnosis and
management, pathology and pathophysiology related to neurosurgical and neurological conditions of spinal disease
Apply communication strategies to patients with pain, geriatric conditions, risk management, and legal condition related aspects of the neurosurgical and
neurological conditions spinal disease
Identify different cultural beliefs during initial intervention and apply appropriate strategies for treatment