The University of Florence neurosurgery school trains residents across Careggi (including epilepsy and functional neurosurgery and spine units), Pisa and Siena, with modular subspecialty training and optional international placements.
Years I–II general training at Florence, Pisa or Siena; years III–IV six-month (or multiple) modules in oncology, vascular, skull base, functional, radiosurgery, spine and paediatric neurosurgery; year V progressive surgical autonomy. Dedicated neurosurgical cadaver lab at Careggi and up to 18 months of agreed training at national or international centres outside the network from year III.