Jake Godzik

Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery @UABMedicine
Assistant Editor @NeurosurgeryCNS
Proud educator and surgeon scientist. Avid hiker.

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

Energizing morning at #CNS2025 in LA 🧠

Our team led session on acute cervical spinal cord injury, reviewing guidelines, new evidence & key controversies shaping upcoming updates.

Proud to work alongside colleagues & mentors advancing care through collaboration.

#Neurosurgery

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

🚨 Now accepting applications for the 2026/27 UAB Spine Fellowship!

From endoscopic ➡️ scoliosis, fellows train across our ASC + academic hospital.

✅ Mentorship
✅ Transition to practice
✅ Career support

DM me, email, or connect at #CNS2025 to learn more.

#spinesurg

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

Collaboration isn’t chemistry—it’s practice. After a tough case our chiefs (Dr. Alam and Saccomano) share a handshake: teamwork doesn't happen overnight, it's built overtime with deliberate practice. Habits > titles. What’s a small ritual your team would share? #MedTwitter #MedEd

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

I wanted to share an incredible story of perseverance in the face of immeasurable odds by an amazing woman named Christy. I am grateful to Christy and @people for the article. Give it a read! #healthcare #GoodNews

https://t.co/rE4CFWKbSi

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

@NeurosurgeryUab @Jpb1007Jeffrey @AANSNeuro @GAPSBIF @PedsSection @TheJNS @UABHeersink Congrats and well-deserved @Jpb1007Jeffrey !

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

Great way to start the day! Learning a lot from the masters @CheeragU @juanuribeMD @eapotts

[AANS/CNS Spine Section @spinesection]

DSPN Executive Committee meeting at the AANS Annual Meeting - discussing spine advocacy for our patients, planning the 2025 Spine Summit, and education for our members! @thejuansuribe @CheeragU @eapotts @AANSNeuro

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

@mahesh_shenai Great point Mahesh! This is especially true as we consider the role of this technology in a training center. How should we train the surgeons of the future? Do we forgo the critical skills of tactile feedback, anatomical recognition, and freehand placement?

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

Great time discussing the value of neuronavigation in modern spine surgery with the titans of the field. My opinion is that it will never replace, but only augment a well-trained operator. Freehand/navigation "free-vigation" hybrid approach is the key @AliBaajMD

[UAB Neurosurgery @NeurosurgeryUab]

@JakeGodzikMD will be co-moderating a debate on the value of neuro-navigation in spine surgery today, alongside @thejuansuribe, @LLenkeMD and other #spinesurgeons at the 3rd Annual Sonntag Spine Symposium, hosted by his alma mater, @BarrowNeuro 🔩

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

@s_estherjohnson @spinesection @MayoNeuroInfo Great job presenting and congrats on your award!

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

Really an unbelievable story by internal decapitation survivor @Christy19435205. Christy is a real inspiration, now patient advocate, educator, and role model. Listen to her full story: https://t.co/vKTA21GKL2
#WomensHistoryMonth

[UAB Neurosurgery @NeurosurgeryUab]

The Neurosurgery Leadership Council had an action-packed meeting today! Trauma-survivor Christy Bullock shared her impactful story alongside her neurosurgeon, Dr. Jake Godzik, who also discussed the use of technology in medicine.
Read Christy's story: https://t.co/7HTSj9LQnp

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

Looking forward to #CNS2024 and the incredible line up. Last year's Lateral Access course was fantastic. Highly recommend!

[CNS @CNS_Update]

International attendees, residents, & CNSF members—we can't wait to see you at the #2024CNS Reception at the Altitude Rooftop & Pool Deck! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails while chatting with top international professionals in the field of neurosurgery. https://t.co/1y0dtluFxU

[CNS @CNS_Update]

International attendees, residents, & CNSF members—we can't wait to see you at the #2024CNS Reception at the Altitude Rooftop & Pool Deck! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails while chatting with top international professionals in the field of neurosurgery. https://t.co/1y0dtluFxU

[Jake Godzik @JakeGodzikMD]

Great time @spinesection for our annual 2024 meeting! Awesome seeing my friends, mentors, and colleagues. The future of spine is in good hands! @NeurosurgeryUab