I am not a #Doctor
But sometimes, I wish I would have known about #Spine and #Neuro when those decisions were made.
Most doctors I meet decide very early on that they pursue a career in medicine.
Grateful for the amount / depth of my surgeon relationships!
@CNS_Update
I’m glad this book made it to print before the new year! What’s in store for 2025? One text on cervical spine surgery and another on lumbar spine surgery. Grateful to all collaborators and authors. Lots of great things already lined up for next year. #neurosurgery
I am delighted to share with you that @AliBaajMD will be joining the Department of Neurological Surgery, effective July 1, 2025 as Professor of Neurosurgery, Director of Spine Fellowship in Neurosurgery, and Vice-Chair for International Outreach. #futureisbright#neurosurgery
Just finished long day in OR at 1030pm
Tomorrow am back in the OR 730am
As a young attending surgeon running my own practice, I consistently work 65-80 hrs/week
Not ever do I feel burned out
Why? Autonomy of private practice! Working 💯 for myself & pts, no bureaucracy
One of two clinical spine fellowship positions with our team at #BannerSpine in Phoenix remains open for 2025-2026. @AOSpine accredited, complex degen/deformity/onc with both traditional/MIS exposure. Nav/robotics. Neuro/Ortho faculty. Jr attending appointment. (ACGME nsg grads)
5. Psychologically - when a friend sees you in a Tee Shirt on a Tuesday, and they're wearing a necktie in a cubicle, or they're locked in an OR. They simultaneously will HATE your freedom, but are also inspired and drawn by it.
6. Marketing yourself is extremely valuable.
1. Nobody really cares about you, unless it impacts them.
2. You will face setbacks, chaos, failure. Accepting this is key.
3. People don't like you (at first) if you stand out from the crowd.
4. People want you to do things like them -bc it validates them. - @jay_pendleton
Yesterday’s General Scientific Session featured advancements in neurosurgery, updates on the CNS Foundation and Neurosurgery Publications, Honored Guest Henry Brem presented his philosophy on research and patient care, and The Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern spoke with Ellen Air and Laura Snyder about the importance of empathy in leadership.
We wanted to take a moment to recognize @DrAlexKhalessi for his hard work and dedication serving as President of the CNS this past year. Thank you for your hard work and sharing your passion for neurosurgery with us!
@UCSDNeuroSurg
There’s no escaping revision spine surgery.
But we owe it to our patients to continually improve our understanding of biomechanics, indications and surgical strategies to provide durable outcomes and decrease the need for such revisions.
In the 2nd edition of this text, we’ll dive deep into innovative techniques that could decrease the often extensive surgical footprint of revision surgery. Perhaps endoscopy, MIS approaches, AI, or even non-op measures should be further explored.
Ideas, suggestions, and interest in chapter authorship for the 2nd edition are welcome!