Cross Post: Celebrating the Life and Career of Sanjeet S. Grewal, MD (1987 – 2026)
Every so often, we use the Neurosurgery Blog to share or link to impactful events and stories from the broader medical community. Today, we want to bring your attention to a deeply moving tribute, written by Dario J. Englot, MD, PhD, honoring the life, legacy, and profound impact of a remarkable young neurosurgeon who recently passed […]
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, this is built into our education, with discussions of quality, service and opportunities for improvement at the forefront. But what about after residency? As we transition, we continue to refine what we do […]
Cross-Post: It’s Never Too Late to Pivot From N.F.L. Safety to Neurosurgeon
From time to time on Neurosurgery Blog, you will see us cross-posting or linking to items from other places that we believe will be of interest to our readers. Today’s post originally appeared in the New York Times on Oct. 11 as part of the “It’s Never Too Late” series. The article discusses how Myron […]
COVID-19 and Neurosurgery: Response, Adaptation and Action on Behalf of Our Patients
“Death, be not proud, though some have called thee. Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so.” John Donne The COVID-19 pandemic is a generational event. It has disrupted every aspect of modern life. Businesses are shuttered. Schools and universities are closed. Social distancing has altered our normal mores for connecting with our neighbors, friends […]
AANS Neurosurgeon Spotlight: Winter 2020 – The Mind of a Neurosurgeon
In The Mind of a Neurosurgeon, join authors as they discuss navigating life as a neurosurgeon. From work-life balance to processing loss, pursuing creative outlets to the responsibility of training the next generation, neurosurgeons have a unique calling that leads to a special life serving others. Browse the articles and step into the mind of […]
Paying Tribute to Neurosurgery’s Military Veterans
Veterans Day is an appropriate opportunity to pay tribute to the contributions of the many military neurosurgeons who have made significant contributions and sacrifices. This storied history is filled with contributions from many of our field’s current and former leaders. We thought today our Neurosurgery Blog readership might want to revisit some of the profiles […]
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 […]
AVM Patient Story Provides Opportunity to Appreciate Communication as an Integral Aspect of the Patient-centered Care Model
Tyler Martin Schmidt, DO (right)Neurosurgical Resident at University of Rochester Medical CenterRochester, NY Kristopher T. Kimmell, MD (left)Neurosurgeon at North Kansas City Hospital/Meritas HealthNorth Kansas City, MO Tim Smith was well acquainted with the medical field. His wife was a newborn intensive care unit (NICU) nurse, and his daughter works as an emergency room physician. […]
A Look into the Crystal Ball: Future Directions in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
H. Hunt Batjer, MD, FACS, FAANS (left)Lois C. A. and Darwin E. Smith Distinguished Chair in Neurological SurgeryUT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TX Babu G. Welch, MD, FAANS (right)Duke Samson Chair in Neurological SurgeryProfessor of Neurosurgery and Radiology, UT Southwestern Medical Center Chair, AANS/CNS Joint Cerebrovascular SectionDallas, Texas As the saying goes, “It is difficult to […]
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 […]