What makes a neurosurgeon?
“Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.” P. J. Abdul Kalam When I…
Kristopher T. Kimmell, MD, FAANSJune 19, 2024
Mark J. Kubala, MD, FAANS(L) Awarded TMA Foundation “Heart of Gold” Award
The Texas Medical Association Foundation (TMA Foundation) recently awarded neurosurgeon Mark J. Kubala, MD, FAANS(L)…
Neurosurgery Blog Staff EditorJune 17, 2024
Cross-Post: First Female Neurosurgeon to Become a Medical School Dean: Julie G. Pilitsis Shares Her Path to Success
Our current series on Making and Maintaining a Neurosurgeon discusses how one transitions from student…
Neurosurgery Blog Staff EditorApril 25, 2024
Embracing Innovation: Adapting to New Surgical Technologies
During my residency training at the University of Pennsylvania, M. Sean Grady, MD, FAANS, repeatedly…
Casey H. Halpern, MD, FAANSApril 18, 2024
Evaluating Professionalism and Self-reflection in Neurosurgery
As neurosurgeons, continuous improvement is essential to our growth. Self-reflection and self-improvement are core tenets…
Marjorie Wang, MD, MPH, FAANSApril 12, 2024