AANS Neurosurgeon Spotlight: Winter 2020 – The Mind of a Neurosurgeon Part II
Articles in the latest issue of AANS Neurosurgeon: “The Mind of a Neurosurgeon” take on the daunting task of better understanding what makes us tick! Many of the best and brightest have graciously considered aspects of this question and shared their poignant thoughts: The Case for Mindfulness and Compassion James R. Doty, MD, FAANS Focus […]
AANS Spotlight — Opening Ceremonies: Physician, Steel Thyself: Maintaining Resilience Across a Neurosurgical Career
Save-the-date for the 2019 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting opening ceremonies, which is occurring on Sunday, April 14 at 4:45 pm in Hall H of the San Diego Convention Center. It’s an event you will not want to miss, featuring a series of dynamic speakers, including: Wayne M. Sotile, PhD, the founder of The Sotile Center […]
AANS Neurosurgeon Spotlight: Summer 2018 – Summer: Sun*Burnt
AANS Neurosurgeon presents information and analysis of modern neurosurgical practice as the official socioeconomic publication of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). Matters pertaining to legislation, workforce issues, practice management and the effects seen in the neurosurgery specialty are covered. The summer 2018 edition of AANS Neurosurgeon explores Summer: Sun*Burnt – the various ways […]
Burnout and Renewal: Changing Perspectives in Neurosurgery
Guest post from Joseph C. Maroon, MD Clinical professor and vice-chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, PA Today, 57 percent of neurosurgeons currently report “burnout” in their career. It is time we recognize this common burnout as a very serious […]
Faces of Neurosurgery: Kathryn Ko, MD
Kyle A. Smith, MD Neurosurgical Resident, University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS “You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” – Mark Twain The practice of medicine, especially in this era of reform, consolidation, and an increased focus on economic efficiency, can become dreary work. Patients, administrators, colleagues […]
New Survey Shows Significant “Burnout” Among U.S. Neurosurgeons
Guest post from Frederick A. Boop, MD Professor and J. T. Robertson Chairman Department of Neurosurgery University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Memphis, TN Although the practice of medicine can be incredibly meaningful and personally fulfilling, it is also demanding and stressful. To this end, a new survey published […]