Thursday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Radiosurgery Conference
Led by Drs. John Golfinos of neurosurgery and Bernadine Donahue of radiation oncology, this conference reviews the large number of patients referred to NYU to determine the appropriateness of Gamma Knife treatment.
Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 am
Neuro-oncology Tumor Board
This is a multi-disciplinary conference of neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and neuropathology under the direction of Drs. Michael Gruber and Patrick Kelly. Brain tumor cases of the prior week are presented, imaging studies reviewed and management strategies are planned.
Monday 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Monthly Journal Club
Journal club is held once per month (usually later in the evening at a nearby bar or restaurant). Five articles from the current months journal issues are presented and discussed with attending participation.
Thursday 8:00 - 9:00 am
Monthly Pituitary Conference
This is a multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary conference of the departments of neurosurgery, endocrinology, neuro-ophthamology and radiation oncology. Interesting cases and difficult clinical problems are presented for discussion of management.
Mondays 9:00 - 10:00 am
Craniofacial Conference
In conjunction with plastic surgery, an internationally recognized clinic-conference is held once per week for children with complicated craniofacial abnormalities.
One Tuesday per month, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Monthly Hand and Peripheral Nerve Conference
In conjunction with plastic surgery, a multidiciplinary conference is held to examine patients with peripheral nerve and other hand/upper extremity issues.