 <a id="main-content" tabindex="-1"></a> #  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 

 

    ![Neurosurgery Resident Abdirisak Ahmed](/sites/default/files/styles/card_person_large/public/2021-12/abdirisak-ahmed.jpg?itok=CasLisEh) 



###  [ Miika Ilvesroiha ](/en/person/miika-ilvesroiha) 

 Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD 

Neurocenter, division of neurosurgery

 

 

    ![Miika Ilvesroiha lääkärintakissa.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_person_large/public/2025-09/ilvesroiha_miika.jpg?itok=mEw3I9zw) 



###  [ Eliisa Netti ](/en/person/eliisa-netti) 

 Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD 

 

    ![Eliisa Netti.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_person_large/public/2023-03/Eliisa%20Netti.jpg?itok=KiX-7AcT) 



###  [ Elias Oulasvirta ](/en/person/elias-oulasvirta) 

 Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD 

 

    ![Neurosurgery resident Elias Oulasvirta.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_person_large/public/2022-03/elias-oulasvirta.jpg?itok=hGLrJtqD) 



###  [ Anni Pohjola ](/en/person/anni-pohjola) 

 Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD 

 

    ![Anni Pohjola.](/sites/default/files/styles/card_person_large/public/2023-03/Anni%20Pohjola.jpeg?itok=O8E_91IH) 



###  [ Ilari Rautalin ](/en/person/ilari-rautalin) 

 Neurosurgery Resident, Associate Professor 

 

    ![Ilari Rautalin](/sites/default/files/styles/card_person_large/public/2025-10/rautalin-ilari_02.jpg?itok=JnQ2Dth2) 



###  [ Ville Vasankari ](/en/person/ville-vasankari) 

 Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD 

 

    ![Neurosurgery Resident, MD, PhD Ville Vasankari](/sites/default/files/styles/card_person_large/public/2021-10/ville-vasankari.jpg?itok=5IkCm80v) 



 

 

 

 

 Updated: 18.09.2025

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