This week, we had a great case discussion and teaching session on metastatic spinal oncology management by an expert in the field, Dr. Ilya Laufer. Grateful for his visit and for sharing his time and expertise with us! Exciting developments in multidisciplinary care for patients!

Hot off the press American Journal of Sports Medicine! A study using the CARE Consortium database to evaluate whether soccer players with different mechanisms of concussion may have varying recovery. Jacob Jo VUMC Neurosurgery VUMC_SportConcussion Michigan Concussion Center @CAREconsortium

Huge congratulations to our PD Lola Chambless who became the inaugural George S. Allen endowed chair this past week in honor of our department’s former chairman! A very fitting and deserving honoree who carries on his legacy!

We loved having you as a visiting professor Sameer Sheth! Amazed at the incredible and impactful work you are doing in the realm of #psychiatricneurosurgery and thank you for sharing it with us!

Congratulations to everyone matching today! We are SO thrilled to welcome these three stars to our #Vandy #Neurosurgery family! #Match2024 #MatchDay2024

Applying for Sub-I rotations this upcoming cycle? Check out this amazing #diversity #scholarship opportunity we offer to support students during their rotation! Reach out to us and consider applying!

Love seeing our residents showcase the unique skull base science coming out of Insights @ VUMC

Dr. Michael Dewan presents the ‘recipe’ for a successful career in global neurosurgery at #WFNS2023 , blending professional dedication with personal balance. His insights remind us that a fulfilling journey in medicine also requires nurturing family, personal life, and passions.

Interesting article from Forbes discussing the evolving applications of AI and AR to augment neurosurgery and things to consider when integrating it into practice. Check it out! forbes.com/sites/milletie…

Want some guidance for how to improve your academic writing? Check out this advice from top J Spine Surg (JSS) authors including our very own Scott Zuckerman, MD, MPH and develop skills to get your research published in high impact journals! Happy writing! jss.amegroups.org/post/view/inte…

#Pediatric #neurosurgeon Jay Wellons, MD, MSPH share stories from the operating room, including performing #spinesurgery on an in-utero fetus to correct #SpinaBifida . Read more during Spina Bifida Awareness Month: bit.ly/3Oo3rPq

this week for our Vanderbilt School of Medicine Neurosurgery Elective, students presented on venous sinus anatomy & meningiomas. We then heard an engaging talk from the Chair of VUMC Neurosurgery Dr. Reid Thompson on neurosurgical oncology and leadership as a physician!

This piece gives a little insight into the values and community of surgeons at Vanderbilt

It’s a special place.

LIVE NOW! Come join us an learn about what makes our program so awesome!

Here is the link for tonight’s meeting! Hope you can join us!

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Dr. Lola Chambless Lola Chambless is our August WINS Woman of the Month!

Dr. Chambless is the Residency Program Director at @VUMC_neurosurg and a star member of our WINS community 🌟

#WomenInNeurosurgery #Neurosurgery #ILookLikeaSurgeon #MedEd

Check out this article featuring Scott Zuckerman, MD, MPH discussing the importance of helmet regulations for high school football players in an effort to minimize #concussions and maximize safety! #calltoaction #helmetsafety #football wsmv.com/2023/08/17/no-…

Applying to #Neurosurgery residency? Join us on Microsoft Teams for a virtual meet and greet Wednesday, Aug 23 from 7-8p CST to learn all about our program, meet our PD Lola Chambless and residents and ask any questions you may have! We look forward to meeting you! 😊 #Match2024

NEW on #NeurosurgeryBlog ! Cross-Post: A #PediatricNeurosurgeon Reflects on His Job & the Post-Roe Landscape. Jay Wellons, MD, MSPH discusses his memoir “All That Moves Us” & experiences operating on children facing critical illnesses & injuries: bit.ly/3Oo3rPq

Job Negotiation for Neurosurgeon-Scientists. What do you need to know? What are the most important considerations?

First guide of this guide, now in @JNS. Led/conceived by John Rolston, with Gregory Zipfel.

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