Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Department of Neurological Surgery
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Annual Resident Retreat

Training residents is one of the key missions of the Department of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern. We constantly strive to improve the educational experience and well-being of our residents. As part of this, we hold an Annual Resident Retreat to provide an open experience for residents and program leadership to discuss opportunities for improvement. 

Leadership Perspective

Each retreat features a keynote address from leaders in Neurological Surgery and other associated fields to provide guidance and advice on career development. 

 

Recent topics have included:

  • Making an impact in medicine
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Wellness
  • Financial planning

Resident Perspective

Open-ended group discussions and presentations allow residents to share and discuss their perspectives and experiences, as well as provide feedback to program leadership to help improve the residency program.

Recent topics have included:

  • Family planning
  • Diversity and inclusion
  • Culture and background
  • Wellness
  • Getting the most out of research

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