The mission of the OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery is to promote: High quality health care delivery in the clinical neurosciences emphasizing innovation and the dissemination of new knowledge; Curricula and an environment that stimulates, spirit of inquiry, initiative and cooperation between and among students and staff; Research into the prevention and cure of neurological disease and disability; Community outreach programs in health education, research and patient care that facilitate our mission as part of an educational institution and as a statewide consultative resource for the clinical neurosciences. This is the foundation upon which the department continues to grow and prepare for the next millennium of neurosurgical care, training and research.