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 neurosurgeons spend time in academic pursuits outside their every-day work environments, avoid and cope with burnout and embark on adventures when free time can be found.
Topics discussed in this edition include reasons behind taking a sabbatical, institutional programs helping to combat the stressful struggle for work-life balance and what neurosurgeons can do to help themselves when faced with burnout.
AANS Neurosurgeon is also proud to present Cautery: Hot Tips for Neurosurgeons; Wellness outside the OR; Code Red: Essential Coding for Every Neurosurgeon; and STATLine: The Data behind Neurosurgical Trends, which share helpful tips and information from the field of neurosurgery.
Some highlights of the issue:
- In Pictures: The Summer of Neurosurgery;
- Rejuvenating Sabbatical;
- The Art of Neurosurgery;
- Like Aloe for Sunscreen: Harm Reduction & Prevention in Neurosurgery Resident Burnout;
- Maroon: Four Questions about Wellness and Burnout;
- Physician Heal Thyself;
- The Neurosurgeon’s Studio: Summertime and the Readin’ Ain’t Easy; and
- Summer: Sun*Burnt.
Readers can also check out updates from the Washington office via its “Washington Watch” column and stay current on the latest neurosurgical news by following @aansneurosurg on Twitter and liking AANS Neurosurgeon on Facebook.