Clinical Rounds and Conferences at the MCW Neurosurgery Residency

Dr. Melissa Macias is a board-certified neurosurgeon based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Melissa Macias completed her residency in neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW).

A seven-year program designed to prepare new physicians for demanding careers in neurosurgery, the neurosurgery residency at MCW includes a wide variety of clinical rounds and conferences in its curriculum. Residents participate in clinical rounds twice per day, during which they receive updates on patient status and discuss treatment options with attending physicians. The residency program also includes weekly Grand Rounds, which includes presentations on a broad range of topics within neuroscience.

Outside of clinical rounds, the neurosurgery residency at MCW features monthly Journal Club meetings. During these sessions, residents meet to discuss literature relating to patient care and evaluation. Residents may also participate in the bimonthly Neurosurgery Case Conference, where they can learn about interesting neurosurgical cases from experienced faculty, fellows, and residents. Other conference opportunities include the Spine Tumor Board, Morbidity and Mortality Conference, and Neurovascular Case Conference.