In 2004, Congress granted an antitrust exemption for the resident match - ending a class action lawsuit by resident physicians who alleged that monopolistic systems/price fixing kept their work hours high and wages low.
Now, @RepSpartz (R-IN) has introduced a bill to repeal it.
Our first Insights In Pediatric Neurosurgery podcast is out!
Drs. Heather Spader @UNMHSC & Rob Bollo @UofUNeurosurg interview Mike Scott @BostonChildrens & Marion Walker @primarychildren on the history of #PedsNeurosurgery & what makes a great neurosurgeon
https://t.co/KmyAEu6ynQ
RT @randaline Check out our paper on the use of pentobarbital in a pregnant patient with refractory intracranial hypertension. @UNCneurosurgery https://t.co/pY4BqD86Zw
It's easier to fill gaps in competence than gaps in character.
Even if people have strong experience, it's a mistake to hire or promote them if they have weak values.
Knowledge and skills can be learned. Principles like integrity, humility, and generosity are tougher to teach.
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For the 3β£rd time in program history, Baylor wins the #Big12FB Championship. π
#SicEm | #BUncommon
UNM neurosurgeon administers experimental arthritis treatment to first New Mexico patient. The treatment is currently in clinical trials and researchers are looking at how it can be used to treat epilepsy. Learn more from @KOB4 https://t.co/pbGKY7BEih
Rising fourth year medical students applying to #Neurosurgery , join us this weekend for Part 4 of the YNC-@NREF subinternship preparation webinar series!
Sunday, June 27th at 6 PM EST
Register Here: https://t.co/ufZhZ6Zljmβ¦
@AANSNeuro@CarolynQuinsey@jerjohnson
Dear America,
We are at a national blood shortage.
We are entering the time of year when traumatic accidents increase in frequency, and WE NEED BLOOD to save lives.
Please, please consider donating.
Sincerely,
A trauma surgeon
Join us for Part 2 of the YNC-@NREF 4th Year Medical Student Subinternship Preparation Webinar series on Sunday, June 6th at 6 PM EST!
Topic: "Surgical Instrument Orientation and Classic Spine Cases"
Registration: https://t.co/ufZhZ6HKrO
@AANSNeuro@jerjohnson@CarolynQuinsey
Rising 4th year medical students, join the YNC - @NREFORG for a special webinar mini-series focused on #Neurosurgery Sub-internship preparation!
First session "Professionalism & Classic Radiology:" Sunday May 23rd at 6pm EST.
@AANSNeuro@CarolynQuinsey@jerjohnson