Cross-Post: Vestibular Schwannoma Koos Grade I International Study of Active Surveillance Versus Stereotactic Radiosurgery: The VISAS-K1 Study
From time to time on the Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other places when we …
We Must Do Better
Nelson “Nick” Hopkins, III, MD, FAANS(L) is revered as the father of endovascular neurosurgery. In addition to his many accolades and leadership …
Burnout and Suicide Among Physicians
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Cross-Post: Neurosurgeon Advocates for Spina Bifida Prevention in Alabama’s Hispanic Community
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What makes a neurosurgeon?
“Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” P. J. Abdul Kalam When I was in medical school, a question frequently …
The Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMA Foundation) recently awarded neurosurgeon Mark J. Kubala, MD, FAANS(L) their highest honor, the Heart of Gold …
Cross-Post: First Female Neurosurgeon to Become a Medical School Dean: Julie G. Pilitsis Shares Her Path to Success
Our current series on Making and Maintaining a Neurosurgeon discusses how one transitions from student to resident to practicing neurosurgeon. This cross-post …
Embracing Innovation: Adapting to New Surgical Technologies
During my residency training at the University of Pennsylvania, M. Sean Grady, MD, FAANS, repeatedly counseled that residency is intended to teach …
Evaluating Professionalism and Self-reflection in Neurosurgery
As neurosurgeons, continuous improvement is essential to our growth. Self-reflection and self-improvement are core tenets instilled in us throughout training. During residency, …