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Swimming With The Sharks: Thriving in the Neurosurgery Match and Residency

September 12, 2025

Swimming With The Sharks: Thriving in the Neurosurgery Match and Residency

An 8-hour course to build resilience and strategies for neurosurgery training and the residency match.

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Research Domains

Advancing spine care through innovative research across multiple domains, from socioeconomic impacts to cutting-edge biomaterials and surgical protocols.

Socioeconomic Impacts on Outcomes

Socioeconomic research

Health Policy, Access & Equity Analytics

Intelligent Metamaterial Implants

Metamaterial implant research

Bioengineering, Implantable Device

DBSI to Detect Occult Neurological Injury

Neurological imaging research

Imaging, Axonal Injury Detection

Biomarkers for Spine Disease

Spine disease biomarker research

Biology, Cervical Spine Prognostics

Optimizing Patient Parameters

Patient optimization data visualization

Data Science, Real-Time Clinical Optimization

Surgical Protocol Development

Surgical protocol development

Surgery, Technique Standardization

TRACK-SCI

Spinal cord injury research

Spinal Cord Injury, Multicenter Research Initiative

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Procedures

Advanced surgical procedures performed by our expert team, utilizing cutting-edge techniques for optimal patient outcomes.

Cervical Laminectomy

LAM-C01

Laminectomies

Minimally invasive cervical spine decompression procedure

Lumbar Laminectomy

LAM-L02

Laminectomies

Lower spine decompression for spinal stenosis relief

Cervical Spinal Fusion

FUS-C03

Fusion

Stabilization of cervical vertebrae through fusion

Lumbar Spinal Fusion

FUS-L04

Fusion

Lower spine stabilization and fusion procedure

Kyphoplasty

KYP-V05

Vertebral Augmentation

Minimally invasive vertebral compression fracture treatment

Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy

SYM-T06

Minimally Invasive

Endoscopic procedure for sympathetic nerve intervention

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Redefining what's possible in healthcare

At SCOLI, we're pioneering the future of spinal care. Through advanced surgical techniques, cutting-edge technology, and patient-centered innovation, our team delivers breakthrough solutions that transform lives.

What is SCOLI?

SCOLI stands for Spine Computational Outcomes Learning Institute – a leading healthcare organization specializing in advanced spinal care and surgical innovation.

We combine decades of medical expertise with breakthrough technology to deliver exceptional patient outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team of spine specialists, researchers, and engineers work collaboratively to develop next-generation treatments and surgical techniques that set new standards in spinal medicine.

FEATURED NEWS UPMC Physician Journal

Revolutionary Spinal Fusion Implants

Real-time monitoring capabilities featured in medical journal

SCOLI's breakthrough technology enables continuous monitoring of spinal fusion implants, providing unprecedented insights into patient recovery and implant performance.

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Featured Achievement

First modern spine endoscopy teaching laboratory in Western PA.

Learn, Research, and Advance

These three words guide our approach to spine education and training. At SCOLI, we develop the next generation of spine specialists through comprehensive programs that span from undergraduate research to advanced fellowship training.

• AO Spine Fellowship

• Research Fellowship

• Undergraduate Intern Program

• Neurological Surgery Residency

Share, Support, and Advance

These three words define our commitment to patient care beyond the operating room. At SCOLI, we believe healing extends far beyond medical procedures.

Spine & Scoliosis Support Group

Quarterly gatherings with expert specialists, connecting patients and families facing spinal challenges with hope, understanding, and community.

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Clinical Trials

Join our clinical trials advancing spine care through innovative treatments. We're actively enrolling patients in studies evaluating new spinal fusion technologies.

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