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James Baek and Anant Naik

Department welcomes PGY1 residents

Two new residents began their seven-year journey with the Department on July 1, 2023. Both bring unique perspectives and extensive experience to their residency.

Neurosurgery, Education

Chou Lecture Audience

Chou Lecturer notes that neurosurgeons are at the forefront of diagnosing and treating pituitary conditions

On June 22, Dr. Nelson Oyesiku gave the endowed Shelley N. Chou Lecture hosted by the Neurosurgery Department. His presentation was titled, “Evolution and Revolution in Pituitary Medicine and Surgery...

2023 Boston Marathon Collage

What does running a marathon have in common with being a neurosurgeon? A lot more than you might think.

Functional neurosurgeon Dr. Robert McGovern believes that the amount of time and discipline it takes to be a good distance runner is akin to what it takes to be a good neurosurgeon.

2023 Neurosurgery Residents with Faculty Members

Graduating residents taking a variety of skills with them to their next challenge

Drs. Sam Cramer and Bryan Ladd feel well prepared for where they're going.

Neurosurgery, Education

Dr. Sam Jones in the OR at Hennepin Healthcare

Resident’s goal is to be the best bedside doctor and operative surgeon he can be

Nothing motivates PGY4 resident Dr. Sam Jones like having the opportunity to operate. During residency, he is honing his ability to do so.

Neurosurgery, Students

Scott Jensen and the OR team

2023 Chou Nursing Award recipients gratified, inspired by the recognition

The award is likened to an "Oscar" among the nurses on the Neuroscience Unit.

Dr. Jacques Morcos in the OR

Alumni Spotlight: Jacques Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANS, 1990-1993

Residency program alumnus, Dr. Jacques Morcos, was attracted to the U because of the high quality of the education.

Neurosurgery, Alumni

Julia and Jeremy Priem

Listening to and partnering with brain tumor patients to optimize their outcome

After surgery, Jeremy Priem is treating his brain cancer his way — with the support of his neurosurgeon.

Neurosurgery, Patient Care

Nurses month graphic

A salute to our nurses

Department Head Dr. Clark C. Chen illustrates why our nurses are so important, especially to our patients.

Titrud Lecture Collage

Titrud Lectureship: “A Career in Neurosurgery”

As one of two female neurosurgery department chairs in the U.S., Dr. Aviva Abosch emphasizes that "there is no reason anyone else...couldn't achieve the same."

Pediatric Neurosurgery Team

Change in the Medical Director role in Pediatric Neurosurgery a “natural evolution”

Dr. Carolina Sandoval has taken on a leadership role that is enabling her to continue — and begin — several projects.

GammaTile graphic

Participating in a clinical trial — a journey from the edge of darkness and inferno to light and promise

Julie Nitz feels incredibly fortunate to have connected with Dept. Head Dr. Clark C. Chen, and as a result, to be enrolled in one of the clinical trials he is leading at the U of M.

Neurosurgery, Patient Care

EEG reading

Applying noninvasive stimulation to help TBI patients overcome mental fatigue

Faculty member Dr. David Darrow is co-leading a multidisciplinary study designed to improve the lives of those with TBI.

Neurosurgery, Research

Microglia

Collaborative work aims to correct cellular dysfunction in the injured brain

Dr. Walter Low and several U of M colleagues are collaborating with the Uniformed Services University on research designed to help treat TBI.

Neurosurgery, Research

Predicting brain aneurysm growth and rupture focus of significant new research grant

Colleagues in Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering turned years of work into something that can help patients.

Neurosurgery, Research

Model of Paislee Schendel's skull

3D printing process makes neurosurgical procedure more “real” for patient’s parents

3D printing helped a pediatric neurosurgeon clearly explain what was going to happen to a little patient's skull.

Neurosurgery, Patient Care

Dr. Mayur Sharma and Family

Newest faculty member is multiple fellowship-trained and will practice in several care settings

Dr. Mayur Sharma recently joined the Neurosurgery Department as an Assistant Professor. His clinical practice focuses on tumors, his research focuses on making surgery safer.

Mentoring is enabling your students to “bloom wherever they will.”

Dr. Cornelius Lam believes there are multiple levels to being a mentor: leading by example, being empathetic, and setting the right benchmarks.

Dr. Andrew Venteicher and his lab team

Discovering your mentees' goals benefits everyone involved, notes department mentor

For Dr. Andrew Venteicher, mentoring is a team sport. In addition to working with residents, fellows, graduate students, and post docs, he also mentors clinical staff.

Colin and Hannah Fischer

New Research Program Manager brings plenty of U of M experience to her role

Hannah Fischer, MPH, enjoys working in research because of its impact on patients' quality of life.

Neurosurgery, Research