About the program
The Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Camp was started in 2018 by medical students at Weill Cornell Medical College with the purpose of providing a hands-on course designed by medical students for medical students aspiring to become neurological surgeons. In 2019, students at Cornell partnered with students from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California to host a training camp in Los Angeles. Each course is designed for medical students of all years, whether you are a first year student looking to get exposed to the field of neurosurgery or a third year student seeking a crash course before starting your sub-internship rotations.
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Program Details
ONLINE PRE-COURSE
Virtual Training Camp
The virtual component is hosted via BSG Learn, our online learning platform tailored to meet the educational needs of students all over the world. Pre-course material includes pre-reading, videos, and interactive activities to help students prepare for the in-person Training Camp.
For those unable to join in-person, access to the virtual component in BSG Learn will be made available for your academic enrichment.
IN-PERSON SESSIONS
Cadaver & Simulation Labs
- May 30, 2026
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- 875 Ellicott St, 5th Floor Buffalo, NY, 14203
May 30, 2026
7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- 875 Ellicott St, 5th Floor Buffalo, NY, 14203
Highlights:
- Cranial & Spine Dissections
- Neurosurgical Instruments & Tools
- Management of Neurosurgical Emergencies
- Floor Procedures & Stroke Care
Program Itinerary
| Time | Format | Sessions | Description | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0630 - 0800 | none | Check-in ends at 7:30 Welcome + history of BSG Boot Camp Schedule overview & group assignment | UBNS Faculty and BSG Staff | |
| 0800- 0915 | none | Didactic Sessions | How to Succeed as a Sub-Intern (perspectives of Faculty) Faculty Q&A Transition to morning rotations | UBNS Residents and Faculty |
| 0930 - 0100 | Hands On Lab | Lab Block AM | Station 1: Endonasal & Skull Base Approaches (Cephalus specimen) Station 2: Cranial Approaches & Burr Holes (Cephalus specimen) Station 3: Spine Approaches (Torso w/ cephalus specimen) | UBNS Residents and Faculty |
| 0200-0500 | none | Afternoon Skills Rotations | Rotation 1: Essential Procedural Skills (EVD, LP, suturing) Rotation 2: Neurosurgical Emergencies Rotation 3: Endovascular Skills Workshop/ lecture and workshop | UBNS Residents and Faculty |
| 0500-0600 | none | Program Director & Resident Panel | Preparing for ERAS Interview strategies, Excelling SUB-I and Resident Q&A | UBNS Residents and Faculty |
| 0600-0630 | none | Closing Remarks & Networking Wrap-up | UBNS Residents and Faculty |
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UBNS Faculty and BSG Staff
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Didactic Sessions
UBNS Residents and Faculty
Hands On Lab
Lab Block AM
UBNS Residents and Faculty
none
Afternoon Skills Rotations
UBNS Residents and Faculty
none
Program Director & Resident Panel
UBNS Residents and Faculty
none
Closing Remarks & Networking Wrap-up
Our Sponsors
This event is sponsored and hosted by Brain and Spine Group in collaboration with the University at Buffalo Neurosurgery (UBNS).
Education Planning Team
Student Leadership
Sanjida Riea
Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
Student Leadership
Megan Malueg
Jacobs School Of Medicine And Biomedical Sciences
Student Leadership
Luke Hobika
Senior Leadership
Ryan E. Radwanski, MD
Co-Founder / CEO, Brain & Spine Group
Faculty Director
Renee Reynolds, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at State University of New York at Buffalo
Registration is Closed!
Sign-up below for Virtual and In-Person training camp
Virtual only
Cost of registration: Free
Registration includes: Access to online learning platform BSG Learn.
In-Person Training camp
Cost of registration: $55.00
Registration includes: Access to online learning platform BSG Learn, Admission to In-Person Training camp, Breakfast and Lunch