Neurosurgery curriculum

This page contains the curricula documents for specialty training in neurosurgery.

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Current curriculum

Neurosurgery curriculum 2021

Previous editions

Neurosurgery curriculum 2015


Core training options

Neurosurgery is a run through programme with entry at ST1 and includes core surgery

Indicative length of training

Eight years

Run through training option

Entry at ST1 with an indicative length of training of seven years

Exams

Intercollegiate Specialty Board (ISB) examination in Neurosurgery