The mission of the UC Davis Neurological Surgery Residency Program is to train neurosurgeons that can provide state-of-the-art care to their patients while also possessing the tools necessary to help advance the field of neurosurgery through clinical care, research, and teaching. Graduates of our program will have the clinical skills necessary to provide comprehensive, cutting-edge general neurosurgical care to patients in a variety of clinical environments. They will have the skills needed to pursue advanced fellowship or research training consistent with their individual career goals. Our graduates develop the ability to deliver clinical and scholarly presentations on neurosurgical topics, and develop emotionally intelligent leadership skills and personal management skills to support well being. Graduates pursue lifelong learning and possess the skills needed to continue professional development. They treat all patients and colleagues with respect, dignity, and compassion at all times.