The Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Fellowship
After fast-paced, rewarding, but often exhausting years of completing highly technical neurosurgical training as a resident, the decision to pursue an additional …
On Feb. 16, Medscape published an article, “‘Blog MD’: Medical Blogs That Physicians Love,” including Neurosurgery Blog on their list of 10 …
M&M Conference: A Better Process for Better Outcomes
Morbidity and mortality (M&M) is a common conference across medical specialties. It originated in the early 1900s when a surgeon named Ernest …
There is nothing more important to a neurosurgeon than patient safety. We strive daily to provide the right care to the right …
The Future of Neurological Surgery: Adapting to GME Changes
Until the 19th century, surgical training was haphazard with no standardization. The surgical trainee learned through observation of a mentor and finished …
Cross-Post: Neurosurgery’s glass ceiling: Addressing the gender imbalance in the field
Our current series on Making and Maintaining a Neurosurgeon discusses how one transitions from student to resident to practicing neurosurgeon. In particular, …
Career Development in Neurosurgery Research for Medical Students, Residents and Young Neurosurgeons: From Finding Mentorship to Starting and Funding a Lab
Research has always been integral to the field of neurosurgery. Its purpose is to improve patient treatment paradigms and stimulate innovation. Given …
Building a Better Match: Efforts of the SNS Medical Student Committee
It has been a pleasure to serve as the chair of the Society of Neurological Surgeons (SNS) Medical Student Committee. This group …
Cross-Post: Medicare cuts ensure disaster to doctor-patient relationship
On the Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other places when we believe they may interest …