Neurocritical Care Electives
We welcome elective residents from around the world for 1-3 month electives.
Neurocritical care electives are designed to introduce trainees to individualized, precision-guided, evidence-based, neurocritical care. Trainees will deepen their knowledge and skills, via exposure to patients with a variety of disorders including post cardiac arrest, neurotrauma, neurovascular disorders, refractory and super-refractory status epilepticus, among others. Focus will be placed on understanding precision-guided, evidence-based management of patients with neurological emergencies; pathophysiology, detection (via multimodal neuromonitoring) and prevention/management of secondary brain injury; neuroprognostication; death by neurologic criteria; and organ donation. Trainees will integrate into the Calgary Neurocritical Care team comprised on three staff neurointensivists, a fellow and nurse practitioner. They will also have the opportunity to work with the on call SEND physician (specialist in end-of-life, neuroprognostication and donation) on an ad hoc basis.
Testimonials
I had the opportunity to complete an elective in Neurocritical Care (NCC) at Foothills Medical Centre in Calgary. During this elective, I had an enriching and formative experience. The NCC attendings, including Dr. Kromm, Dr. Kramer, and Dr. Couillard, were excellent teachers, providing in-depth discussions. I gained significant exposure to various NCC cases. Additionally, I had the opportunity to consult on cases at other hospitals across Alberta, broadening my clinical experience. The neuromonitoring curriculum was particularly impressive and comprehensive. It provided in-depth insights into advanced monitoring techniques and the latest devices used in NCC. I was introduced to innovative methods that enhanced patient care and outcomes. Learning about these devices and how to use them has significantly broadened my understanding and capabilities. I am excited to implement the knowledge gained, bedside teaching, and neuromonitoring devices in my future role in NCC in Oman. This elective has been pivotal in shaping my career, equipping me with the knowledge and skills to excel in my field and contribute to the advancement of NCC in my home country. The experience has solidified my commitment to providing the highest standard of care to my future patients.”
Dr. Samya Al Mazroui, Muscat, Oman
Elective Information
The rotation can only accommodate one trainee at a time. Interested trainees should contact Ish Bains (Ish.Bains@albertahealthservices.ca) a minimum of six months in advance of their desired block to discuss their interest and personal objectives informed by career goals. Based on objectives and the NCC schedule a rotation outline will be created for approval by the trainees program director, then shared with the NCC service in advance.