Pre-surgery, I had it in writing that the attending surgeon was: The Ear Nose and Throat surgeon opening and closing was: Surgical assistance would be allowed for (1) neurosurgery resident or (1) neurosurgery fellow. I asked that in my case, I not have any medical students observe. You have to understand that neurosurgery residency is a 6 year program, and neurosurgery fellowship is typically a 2 year program after the resident program. If you are going to have surgery at a teaching hospital, you can find out what kind of neurosurgery training program they have in place. You can get copies of your surgical report post op. You should have a report from the attending surgeon, the ENT (if one was used), and the assisting. Great that this conversation came up! Never did think to discuss who makes up the team of surgeons! Minnie | 