UT Health Newsroom Shares DBS Patient Story

March 28, 2024

The UT Health Newsroom recently posted a story about John Lattimore, a patient with essential tremors who underwent deep brain stimulation (DBS) treatment with Alexander Papanastassiou, MD. You can read about John’s journey and learn more about DBS by visiting the link below: Deep brain stimulation keeps amateur artist’s hands steady


CNS Endovascular Fellowship Now Accepting Applications

March 27, 2024

The Department of Neurosurgery is offering a CNS Endovascular Fellowship. Interested applicants can use the link below to submit inquiries and documents for consideration. Prospective candidates should make sure to include a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a case log for 1-year applicants. CNS Endovascular Fellowship


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Sub-Internship 2024

March 21, 2024

The Department of Neurosurgery encourages interested medical students to come spend a month with us through our sub-internship. Learn the fundamentals that will form the foundation of your surgical skills. Registration is expected to open April 15th. Visit the link below to register. Our course is NRSR 4010. https://students-residents.aamc.org/visiting-student-learning-opportunities/visiting-student-learning-opportunities-vslo  



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2024 – 2025 Match Announcement

March 20, 2024

The Department of Neurosurgery is proud to announce the 2024-2025 Match applicants who will be joining our residency team this July: Michaela Scanlon, MD, and Malek Zahed, DO. When you get the chance to meet them, please make sure to introduce yourself to these fine physicians and welcome them to our community.