Cross-Post: Medical Student Tamia Potter Makes History
Our current series on Making and Maintaining a Neurosurgeon discusses how one transitions from student to resident to practicing neurosurgeon. In particular, we highlight what our field is doing to improve diversity and the importance of mentorship to those considering neurosurgery. How impactful can a mentor be? Incredibly. Especially when it comes to forging a […]
The Transformative Power of Mentorship: Establishing a Personal Board of Directors
Stepping into the inaugural American Society of Black Neurosurgeons (ASBN) dinner in 2022, surrounded by almost 30 Black neurosurgeons, residents and medical students, was an indescribable experience. In that room, I encountered past program neurosurgery department chairs and senior attendings, who welcomed me into the fold with open arms. The presence of such accomplished individuals […]
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 […]
CNS Spotlight – Lots in Store for the CNS Annual Meeting in New Orleans
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, marks the start of the 2015 Congress of Neurological Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans. The CNS Annual Meeting is a premier forum for exploring controversial and hot-button issues impacting the neurosurgical specialty and for learning about the most cutting-edge procedures, approaches, and technologies in the field. Throughout the meeting, renowned […]