Innovation and Diversity Anchor Successful Neurosurgical Department at Cleveland Clinic
Guest post written by multiple surgeons from the Department of Neurological Surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Deborah L. Benzil, MD, FAANS (top left); Andre Guelman Machado, MD, PhD, IFAANS (top right); Thomas E. Mroz, MD (bottom left); and Michael P. Steinmetz, MD, FAANS (bottom right). LeBron James have departed for the sunny west coast, but Cleveland […]
Translational Research in Action: Development of Training Phantoms for Cerebrovascular Simulation
Jonathan J. Stone, MD, MSe (left)Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC)CEO of Simulated Inanimate Models (SIM), LLC Michael P. Wilson, PhD (right)Research Scientist and the COO of Simulated Inanimate Models (SIM), LLC Many neurosurgical training programs are increasingly incorporating simulation to enhance resident and attending education. Several factors have […]
AANS Neurosurgeon Spotlight: Winter 2018 – Neurosurgery’s Crystal Ball
The winter 2018 edition of AANS Neurosurgeon presents Neurosurgery’s Crystal Ball – neurosurgeons speculating on possible advancements and the effects to be had on the specialty. Read through the pages to explore theories, perspectives and insights from those who have taken the time to look ahead to future innovations. This issue is packed with information […]
AANS/CNS Spotlight – Exceptional Speakers at the 2018 Spine Summit
This year’s 2018 Annual Meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, which is being held this week in Orlando, FL, features a noteworthy ensemble of honored guests and speakers who will advance the meeting theme of, “Restoring Alignment in an Era of Global Change.” These speakers are innovators and […]
A Better, Kinder, More Effective MOC Product
Richard G. Ellenbogen, MD, FACS Professor and Chairman, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington Medicine Director, American Board of Neurological Surgery Specialty boards, such as the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS), were created as entities independent of the government and medical specialty societies to establish criteria and a process of establishing the competence […]
AANS Neurosurgeon Spotlight: September 2017 – The Enemy of Human Happiness: Pain
AANS Neurosurgeon is the official socioeconomic publication of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and features information and analysis for contemporary neurosurgical practice. Topics covered relate to legislation, workforce issues and practice management as they affect the specialty of neurosurgery. The September 2017 edition of AANS Neurosurgeon explores the theme, “The Enemy of Human […]
CNS Spotlight: Congress Quarterly Presents the CNS 2016 Annual Report
Guest post from Elad I. Levy, MD Editor, Congress Quarterly Congress Quarterly (cnsq) is the official newsmagazine of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), written by and for neurosurgeons to explore topics of unique value and interest to our specialty, from neurosurgeons as artists to helping with U.S. tragedies. In today’s post we wanted to […]
Neurosurgery Resident Duty Hours and the Learning and Working Environment
Guest post from Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, FACS, FAHA Past President, American Association of Neurological Surgeons Past President, Society of Neurological Surgeons Director, Institute of the Neurosciences Distinguished Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery Professor, Department of Engineering Science & Mechanics The Pennsylvania State University Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA After thirteen […]
Neurosurgery over NFL: Match Day 2017
Myron L. Rolle Medical student, Florida State University One of the more anticipatory moments of my life was the 2010 National Football League Draft. I sat on the couch in my home alongside my parents and brothers. There were camera crews from the NFL Network and ESPN crowded inside our small living room. My phone […]
AANS and CNS Release 2017 Legislative and Regulatory Agenda
On February 14, 2017 the AANS and CNS released their 2017 legislative and regulatory agenda, which includes action items such as improving the health care delivery system, abolishing the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), expanding support for graduate medical education, alleviating the medical liability crisis and restructuring Medicare’s quality improvement programs. To read the full […]