# Our neurosurgery residents HUS Neurosurgery is an internationally acclaimed, high-quality unit and largest training center for physicians specializing in neurosurgery in Finland. We offer a broad and high-quality training environment combining clinical expertise, research, and international co-operation. Due to government regulations, all residents and staff members have to speak Finnish and Swedish. Thus, all applicants for permanent positions must meet language requirements. Furthermore, many of the residents have the PhD degree prior to the acceptance to the residency program, and continuous scientific activity is highly recommended. See more below. ## Specialists ### [ Abdirisak Ahmed ](/en/person/abdirisak-ahmed) Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD, DDS Neurocenter, division of neurosurgery  ### [ Tatu Kantonen ](/en/person/tatu-kantonen) Neurosurgery Resident, PhD Neurocenter, Division of Neurosurgery  ### [ Miika Ilvesroiha ](/en/person/miika-ilvesroiha) Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD Neurocenter, division of neurosurgery  ### [ Elias Oulasvirta ](/en/person/elias-oulasvirta) Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD Neurocenter, division of neurosurgery  ### [ Anni Pohjola ](/en/person/anni-pohjola) Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD Neurocenter, division of neurosurgery  ### [ Ilari Rautalin ](/en/person/ilari-rautalin) Neurosurgery Resident, Associate Professor Neurocenter, Division of Neurosurgery  ### [ Ville Vasankari ](/en/person/ville-vasankari) Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD Neurocenter, division of neurosurgery  Updated: 02.02.2026 Print this page