The University of Florida Department of Neurosurgery is the #2 ranked in the country for NIH funding. Our chairman, Dr. Brian Hoh is the #1 NIH funded neurosurgeon in the country. The Hoh lab is focused on the basic science of aneurysm formation. The Adam Michael Rosen Brain tumor immunotherapy lab employs over 100 personnel focused mainly on immunotherapy approaches to the treatment of malignant brain tumors. Dr. Maryam Rahman’s lab is also involved in basic science research regarding these tumors.
Neurosurgical residents are encouraged to engage in mentored research throughout their seven-year program. At our annual research conference, each resident presents their yearly project, which we expect to result in a publication and a presentation at a national neurosurgery meeting.
In addition, the PGY IV year is usually a dedicated research year. Options include pursuit of advanced degrees, intramural research in one of our labs or labs in associated departments, or a completely extramural research year. We can accommodate requests for two research years if desired. That year can also be used for an enfolded fellowship experience.
The overall goal of the training program is to provide those residents interested in an academic career with the research tools needed to be successful.