In an effort to increase the quality of neurological surgery training for the osteopathic resident, Providence Hospital, the Sinai-Grace Hospital/Detroit Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Michigan (DMC) jointly administers this neurological surgery residency program. The participation of these institutions offers a substantial number, variety and complexity of patients and pathology. Therefore, increasing the knowledge base by utilizing the comprehensive teaching program of the Detroit Medical Center and St. John Health. Our program is fully accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.