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. Read More
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 Rolle, MD, a PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Mass., transitioned from playing in the NFL to neurosurgery. Read More
“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 and colleagues. Although many in medicine are dramatically affected by the pandemic as they are on the ‘front lines’ of the crisis, the pandemic has had a ripple effect through the entire health system. Read More
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 a neurosurgeon for stimulating conversations about the alternate mind, retirement, mindfulness, the outsider’s perspective, music and much more.
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 of these truly amazing individuals that we previously spotlighted.
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…
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…
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…
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…
In May and June during our focus effort on topics related to vascular neurosurgery, we would be remiss if we didn’t recognize that May is National Stroke Awareness Month. To…
