The Temple Neurosurgery program has a very active teaching program that incorporates conferences, bedside teaching and surgical instruction. The residents are given a great deal of responsibility in a progressive and appropriate manner. The following is a partial list of the weekly conferences:
 
Tuesdays:

• 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm – Epilepsy Conference

Wednesdays:

• 7:00 am to 8:00 am – Neuro-oncology Conference/Tumor Board
• 8:00 am to 8:30 am – Morbidity & Mortality Conference, Journal Club (alternate weeks)

Fridays:

• 7:00 am to 8:00 am – ABNS Board Review
• 8:00 am to 9:00 am –Neurosciences Grand Rounds
• 9:00 am to 10:00 am – Cerebrovascular Conference, Spine Conference, Functional Conference (alternate weeks)
• 10:00 am to 11:00 am – Neurosurgery OR Case Review/Prep: Oral boards style review of upcoming complex cases.