Incorporate the latest procedures for the removal and treatment of neuro-oncological tumors into your daily practice" 

Minimally invasive surgical procedures have represented a considerable advance in medical science. In the case of neurosurgical procedures, its advantages are even greater than in other areas. That is why, at present, it is inconceivable that a professional in this specialty would not have a complete mastery of its applications. However, this is not the only subject on which neurosurgeons must remain up to date. In recent years, Neurosurgery has undergone a continuous evolution that is evidenced by the emergence of new strategies to intervene brain tumors, epilepsy, cerebrovascular pathologies, among others. Keeping up to date on these elements is a constant challenge for physicians, since the programs of study available to them pay more attention to the theoretical learning of these methods than to their practical development.

This problem will be solved through this TECH Internship program that provides the specialist with an intensive and immersive face-to-face stay in a prestigious hospital center. During this educational moment, the graduate will have access to the most advanced technologies in the sector. You will also be able to apply the most modern techniques in the approach to real patients, acquiring the indispensable preparation from the very first moment. In addition, you will have the opportunity to study at Postgraduate Certificates in different cities and countries.

On the other hand, this program is different from others in the market because it consists of 120 hours of learning that are distributed in days from Monday to Friday, until completing 3 weeks. Also during these internships, students will be able to talk with top experts and gain experience from their distinguished careers. Likewise, they will be supported by an assistant tutor who will supervise all the progress necessary to achieve their educational objectives.

Enjoy an intensive 3-week stay in a prestigious center and update yourself on the latest clinical procedures to grow professionally”

The main objective of this Internship program is to update specialists on the latest trends in the surgical approach to brain pathologies. At the same time, this educational process constitutes a unique learning opportunity as it is designed to develop this update in an eminently practical, face-to-face and immersive way. 

Thanks to this degree, you will gain extensive knowledge of the different surgical techniques recently applied to the treatment of Epilepsies"

General Objectives

• Master the latest diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines, based on the most recent scientific evidence, which have contributed to the practice of Neurosurgery
• To broaden knowledge related to the specialty, focused from an eminently practical perspective to facilitate the application of the information to clinical practice
• Learn the latest surgical techniques that have been implemented in recent years along with the knowledge of technological development in multiple areas of Neurosurgery

Specific Objectives

• Understand the importance of positioning the neurosurgical patient and how it can influence the surgery, as well as to know the most frequently used positions
• Learn how collaboration with other specialties and the interaction of various factors during surgery (neurophysiological monitoring, anesthesia) and in the immediate postoperative period (critical care) can determine the success of the surgery and neurosurgical patient prognosis
• Rate the impact that technological tools, especially intraoperative localization techniques, have had on neurosurgery, as well as the implications that the application of robotic surgery may have in the coming years
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the importance of postoperative infection in neurosurgery, to acquire infectious prophylaxis guidelines, as well as the management of brain abscesses
• Describe and understand the usefulness of neuromonitoring systems in patients with severe TBI , and correlate the information they provide with the therapeutic algorithms applied in intensive care units
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the surgical indications in patients with traumatic intracranial lesions, as well as the main prognostic determinants
• Identify the most important complications, their timeline, and basic tools for preventing and treating them
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of surgical and endovascular treatment in the treatment of cerebral aneurysms, and know the main indications of each of the therapeutic alternatives depending on the location and shape of the aneurysm
• Define the role of neurosurgery in the treatment of both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke, providing examples that help to understand the indications for surgery and its role in the overall therapeutic management required for this type of patient
• Become familiar with the advances that have been adopted in the surgical treatment of glial brain tumors and how their application is decisive in improving patient prognosis
• Recognize the importance of preserving neurological function in glial tumor surgery and know the tools available in neurosurgery to achieve this goal
• Examine surgical indications in highly prevalent pathologies in neurosurgery such as metastases and meningiomas and the role of other alternative treatments
• Analyze the key points that have determined the success of endoscopic approaches from skull base tumors, as well as their application according to each type of tumor lesion
• Manage the need for a multidisciplinary approach to epilepsy surgery to achieve excellent results in terms of seizure control and the absence of neurological sequelae
• Specialize in the treatments available in neurosurgery that can be used in the treatment of drug-resistant chronic pain, distinguishing the differences in characteristics and prognosis between neuropathic and nociceptive pain
• Apply the differentiating features of vascular and tumor pathology specific to children, identifying the most frequent pathologies in this age group and how the patient's age determines the type of treatment applicable, exemplifying it with relevant clinical cases
• Describe the types of hydrocephalus and how treatment is selected according to the classification of hydrocephalus, identifying the clinical characteristics of the disorders that most frequently present with hydrocephalus in neurosurgical clinical practice
• In-depth knowledge of the precise indications for lumbar fusion in spinal generative pathology, in order to avoid over-indication of these techniques
• Describe the different types of surgical approaches used in the treatment of dorsal disc herniation and how their use is determined in each particular case by the radiological characteristics and clinical manifestations
• Manage spinal and intrathecal tumor pathology routinely treated in neurosurgery
• Utilize the various classifications used for the evaluation of the post-traumatic spinal cord injury patient and understand their value in prognosis

Don't miss the opportunity to get up to date on the latest advances in Neurosurgery with an innovative program 100% practical, face-to-face and intensive"