WINS 30th Anniversary: Reason to Celebrate
Authors note: On Oct. 22, WINS celebrated its 30th anniversary with a remarkable Zoom Happy Hour. As part of that evening, I was asked to make a few comments that I am pleased to share with a broader audience. I can’t express how Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) has supported me, shaped my career and inspired […]
WINS: Celebrating Women in Neurosurgery
“Gender diversity is not just good for women; it’s good for anyone who wants results.” Melinda A. Gates Modern neurosurgery recently crossed the century threshold as a medical discipline. The profession has a rich history, and women have played critical roles throughout the development of the specialty. The role of women in neurosurgery began with […]
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 […]
Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Spotlight: Promoting Women Leaders in Organized Neurosurgery
Dr. Kicielinski Recently, Young Neurosurgeons Committee (YNC) WINS Liaison Kimberly P. Kicielinski, MD, MPH sat down with WINS chair, Ann M. Parr, MD, PhD, FAANS, FRCSC, to discuss women in neurosurgery and the role WINS plays in promoting women leaders in organized neurosurgery. Kimberly Kicielinski: Tell me more about your position at Minnesota and your position […]
Face of Neurosurgery: Dr. Karin Muraszko a Unique and Remarkable Neurosurgeon
Ann M. Parr, MD, PhD Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Anyone who has ever met, worked with, or been trained by Karin M. Muraszko, MD, knows how incredibly special she is. Now her remarkable talents and accomplishments will be rightly shared with a far wider audience. On Jan. 24, 2016, […]
AANS Meeting Spotlight: Louise Eisenhardt Lecture – Dr. Sally Satel
Guest post from Catherine Miller, MD (right) Neurosurgical Resident, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN and Ann M. Parr, MD, PhD, (left) Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Although she was not a neurosurgeon, Dr. Louise Eisenhardt had a significant influence on the field of neurosurgery. Her accolades include world renowned neuropathologist, […]