We’re beyond grateful to have her as part of our team. Her dedication & expertise are a constant source of inspiration. Mentors like Alexandra Paul play a vital role in shaping future leaders &we celebrate her commitment to uplifting the next generation of women in neurosurgery

Happy Match Day! We are thrilled to welcome Drs. Guan Li, Julie Necarsulmer, and Kyle Zappi to the #UCSDNeuroSurg team! We look forward to their continued success and future contributions to neurosurgery. #Match2025

Welcome to our newest members of the UNC Neurosurgery squad! We are all so excited to have you and can’t wait for you to join us in Chapel Hill! 💙🐏

Congratulations to our new UNC Health #NeurosurgeryResidents! #MatchDay #MatchDay2025 UNC School of Medicine

Welcome to UNC! I look forward to working with you in the surgical skills lab.

University of Oklahoma Neurosurgery welcomed our visiting professor, Dr. Roberto Heros, from UM Neurosurgery and Jackson Health System. We are so happy to spend some time with Dr. Heros - a giant in neurosurgery. In exchange, Dr. Heros leaves with cowboy boots and a little bit of Oklahoma in his heart.

Proud of our UNC Neurosurgery residents Boyi Li, MD & Mitch Rock for earning an abstract acceptance at #AANS2025. Interesting case of a rare dorsal pial AVF leading to a spontaneous spinal SDH / SAH. AANS AANS/CNS Spine Section UNC Health

Back in Texas now, but was nice to see some of UT San Antonio representing at the AANS Women In Neurosurgery (WINS) reception in Boston this weekend! #AANS2025 #WINS #Neurosurgery #medicalstudent #residency UT Neurosurgery UT Health SA Neurosurgery Residents See y’all in San Antonio for AANS 2026 🧠

Thank you Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A. for moving the field forward with a cutting-edge presentation at the #AANS2025 Scientific Annual Meeting in Boston! 🎤 Dr. Pilitsis expands on the innovations of machine learning and pain measures in #Neurosurgery. #PainResearch #WomenInMedicine

Appreciate the recognition from CNS & all the opportunities I’ve been given to contribute to spine education over the last few years! AANS/CNS Spine Section UNC Neurosurgery UNC Health UNC Lineberger UNC Hospitals

Incredible team effort from our UNC Neurosurgery residents & UNC-Chapel Hill medical students, who have collectively pushed so many of our projects to the finish line. This recognition wouldn’t possible without their commitment to research & education. UNC Health UNC Hospitals

🔦 June Member Spotlight: Dr. Tessa Harland PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at Albany Med, focused on SCS, DBS & ML for pain outcomes. Inspired by her brother’s journey w/ Tourette’s, she’s driven to restore function & quality of life. 💙🩺 Co-chair of NANS-RFS | ASSFN podcast host

Superstar Tessa Harland, with great mentorship from Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.

Great night of celebrating our two outstanding graduating chiefs! I look forward to savoring your future accomplishments! Good luck as you begin the next phase of your careers. @kchamberlinmd Andrew Abumoussa MD MSc UNC Neurosurgery Tarheel Toughies

Here’s to new beginnings. Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Spurgas & Dr. Andrew Rock on completing their 7 yrs of neurosurgical training. Dr. Rock begins a skull base fellowship in Arkansas. Dr. Spurgas heads to Pensacola, FL as a spine attending. Go make us even more proud!👏

📣👏 Meet Dr. Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A.! She is pushing the boundaries in neuromodulation and academic medicine. Dr. Pilitsis is shaping the future of neurosurgery and we’re so proud to have her at U of A College of Medicine Neurosurgery! 🔗 Read more about Dr. Pilitsis: neurosurgery.arizona.edu/profile/julie-…

Big win for the children of North Carolina! So proud of this collaboration. #NCChildrens

Grateful to be part of Health’s Outset Program—bringing high school students from across the country for an immersive look at medicine. I had the chance to teach students exploring neurosurgery, share my journey, and lead a hands-on skills lab. The future is bright! 🧠🔬👩‍⚕️

Congratulations to Dr. Cheerag Upadhyaya, Dr. Matthew Ewend, Dr. Michael Galgano & Dr. Edward Yap on being named to the Castle Connolly Top Doctors list! Thank you for your dedication to advancing care & improving outcomes for patients. #TopDoctors #CastleConnolly

👏 Congrats to Dr. Julie G. Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., our 2025 WIMS Torchbearer! This award honors her leadership in neurosurgery & her role in paving the way for future women in medicine & science. #WIMS2025 #WomenInMedicine #Neurosurgery