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The Department of Neurosurgery performs more than 1,700 procedures a year for patients living with high-risk brain tumors, complex spinal cord injuries and disorders presenting from nearly every branch of medicine. Our hands-on approach to patient care is mirrored in our immersive, seven-year residency program, where we prepare tomorrow’s neurosurgeons.

When Libby Rapaglia slipped on the ice on Valentine's Day and hurt her knee, she never considered it could be a life-threatening injury.

Since our first class in 1893, the Department of Surgery has pioneered possibilities across the full spectrum of surgical illness. We're leading the way in surgical care, from minimally invasive techniques to transplant surgery.

Complex fractures, painful joints, advanced arthritis and neuromuscular disorders all impact how our patients function, from performing daily tasks like walking to competing in sports. At the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery + Rehabilitation Medicine, we pride ourselves on helping our community move and feel better by blending the latest surgical techniques with full-body rehabilitation programs.

The mission of our program is to train a diverse workforce of compassionate, empathetic, respectful and competent general pediatricians and subspecialists who strive to be life-long learners through evidence-based medicine in both urban and community settings.