Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD

PGY4 @Dukeneurosurg |MD @MCG_AUG |PhD @UGAResearch in #STEMmingStroke |@A_P_S_A VP '20-21 @NIH post-bacc’14 |@UofMaryland’13 |tweets=own |she/her

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

Extremely honored for the chance to share some of my story and artistic expressions with the larger neurosurgery community!

Residency has only provided me more inspiration, and I can't wait to start new artistic and innovative projects soon!

[Neurosurgery @neurosurgery]

.@SamSpellicy discovered that her passion for intricate, detailed work is what drove her into a career in #neurosurgery and a hobby of wire coiling. Wire Coiling: Where #Neuroscience Meets Artistic Expression. https://t.co/uWmDS01A8v

[Peter M. Lawrence @PeterMLawrence1]

Calling all medical illustrators and neurosurgeon artists! Submit your artwork for The 4th Annual Art of Neurosurgery (AoN) Open Call Exhibition at the 2026 @CNS_Update Annual Meeting. Featuring inspiring works of visual art on digital display during the CNS Annual Meeting, October 31-November 4 in Washington, D.C.
The deadline to submit work is May 15, 2026. Selected artists will be notified by June 12, 2026.
Each artist may submit up to 3 individual pieces for consideration. Click the the link below to submit artwork, or visit the CNS conference website.
We had an incredible event with beautiful artwork last year, and we can't wait to see what work gets submitted this year. Thank you, everyone! Please send me a message or comment below if you have any questions. #neuroscience #artshow

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

Always great when we can utilize existing technologies in new ways to guide our surgical strategy.

Thanks team! So happy we were able to help this patient's pain.

[Muhammad Abd-El-Barr MD PhD FAANS @abdelbarrspine]

New pub: SPECT-CT guided minimally invasive transverse resection for Bertolotti Syndrome. Good patient outcomes come with precise diagnostics and treatments. 
Patient doing great!
Link to article:
https://t.co/KNrmMbJ9eX

Great job by the team!

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

@AndrewJLowry Thanks for the kind words!

I'm still always looking for opportunities to practice. Bonus points when I can eat at the same time. 😂

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

"Just look at the degree(s) on that chick"

[Richard Cooper @Rich_Cooper]

"Just look at the degree on that chick"
~ No man ever

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

Incredible to get personalized feedback on grant writing and career planning from legends in the field.

Now armed with a distilled "cheat sheet" on tips to become a successful neurosurgeon-scientist, feeling recharged and ready to get back in the lab.

Thanks KPAC!

[NRCDP_K12 @NRCDP_K12]

Incredible insights today from our speakers on the pathway to becoming a junior investigator and pursuing research excellence — followed by a collaborative Specific Aims breakout session!

#NRCDP #K12

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

What an honor having @mtlawton at @Dukeneurosurg as this year’s Allan H. Friedman Lecturer. 🙌 We loved your talk.

Feeling grateful for the chance to learn from giants in the field—visiting leaders like Dr. Lawton and mentors right here at home, Dr. Friedman and Dr. Gerry Grant.

[Dr. Catharine Young @DrCatharineY]

Tomorrow the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology will host “The Things We’ll Never Know: A Science Fair of Canceled Grants”. Scientists will be sharing their story and discuss their now-canceled research grants. This event is open to the public and to the press.

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

@enam_ampim Thank you!

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

Me walking out from my last in house 24-hour call this morning.

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

PGY 4 research year starts in T-minus 10 days!

Appreciated the chance to share some of my project today at the @Dukeneurosurg Research Symposium.

[Women In Neurosurgery (WINS) @WomenInNSGY]

Curious how to translate your research into compelling social media content? Please join us for our upcoming event, "#ShareYourScience: How to Talk Research on Social Media" with Dr. Samantha Spellicy and Dr. Faith Robertson, next Thursday, June 26th at 7 PM CT!

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

Have I been listening to the Spice Girls more in the OR lately?
-Yes.

Is anyone mad about it?
-Absolutely not haha.

Happy upcoming International Women's day!

[Duke Neurosurgery @Dukeneurosurg]

As we count down to International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women residents of Duke Neurosurgery who are and shaping the future of medicine. 🧠 💪 Stay tuned as we honor the women who make a difference. #iwd #WomenInNeurosurgery @SamSpellicy @juliabduvall

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

Can't overstate how inspiring and fun this course was.

Can't wait to take the momentum back to the lab.

[Duke Neurosurgery @Dukeneurosurg]

🏃‍♂️ Running at the RUNN Course of course! 🏃

The @SNS_Neurosurg 2024 Research Update in Neuroscience for Neurosurgeons (RUNN) course is directed this year by @GeraldGrantMD1. Running with him this morning were PGY3s @SamSpellicy, @taraedalton1, and Nick Chongsathidkiet! Nice!

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

@Dukeneurosurg does the Research Update in Neuroscience for Neurosurgeons!

One of the best perks is getting to spend more time with @PakawatChongsa1 and @taraedalton1 in Woods Hole, MA, this week.

[Michigan Neurosurgery @umichneuro]

📣@umichmedicine family - the time is short to register for our inaugural Dr. Lynda Yang lectureship event! Register by 10/25 to the email on the image below & join us on 11/15 in Danto for an inspiring afternoon honoring our colleague, mentor & friend. #womeninSTEM #nsgy #GoBlue

[Southern Neurosurgical Society @southernneuro]

We want YOU to be part of the SNS program in '25! Submit abstracts by Oct. 21 for your chance to stand at the podium at 75th Annual SNS. Submission & reg. are open to members & non-members. Submit: https://t.co/mitRWf8u4Z
2024 honorees: @jamesmooney90md @KaraParikh @SamSpellicy

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

@DrDomEnergy @KIVUNature @SloanFoundation Congrats!! Huge accomplishment. We will have to catch up to talk about your new job!

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

Congrats to our wonderful chief Josh who is getting married tomorrow!

Also thanks Kennedy and Tara for the donuts. This is the happiest I've see. Drew in 3 years.

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

@MOshinowo Lol. Doesn't happen every week, but it is nice when it does.

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

3 separate attendings bought me lunch last week, the OR nurses saved me cake and cookies after a case, and we had leftover cold pizza in the workroom for breakfast this morning.

Feeling like a perpetual grad student but not even made about it 😂.

Sometimes little things like this make a world of difference; just grateful to be surrounded by all this support.

[Sam Spellicy, MD, PhD @SamSpellicy]

@A_Mag_D lol someone accidentally took mine. But we found another!