Education
Cranial Remolding Program Represented at Latin American Heads Summit in Brazil
April 27, 2026
Darren J. Poidevin, CLPO, Clinical Director, recently returned from the inaugural Latin American Heads Summit in Brazil, where he represented the UT Health Cranial Remolding Program. The summit brought together more than 200 providers, including neurosurgeons, craniofacial surgeons, pediatricians, dentists, and physical therapists. As a core part of this multidisciplinary group, our presentations highlighted cranial […]
Registration for Summer Sub Internship is Now Open
March 17, 2026
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to announce that registration for our Summer Sub Internship is now open! Access it via VSLO: http://www.aamc.org/vsas Course: NRSR 4010 Join us and you’ll be part of the team in a high-volume, high-acuity environment spanning Level 1 trauma and complex cranial, spine, and vascular cases—working alongside an exceptional group […]
Jim Brookshier, MPO, CLPO, FAAOP, Presents at American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP)
February 27, 2026
Jim Brookshier, MPO, CLPO, FAAOP, recently presented on cranial remolding treatment adherence at the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) 2026 annual meeting in Nashville. His collaboration with the craniofacial society featured leading specialists from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Baylor College of Medicine, and The University of Texas at San Antonio. Jim was also a key contributor […]
Dr. Gragnaniello Authors New Book
December 11, 2024
Cristian Gragnaniello, MD, PhD, recently coauthored a new book: “MCQs in Spine Surgery.” This textbook is a valuable reference that contains a range of orthopedic and neurosurgical knowledge and techniques for the spine, primarily presented in the form of multiple-choice questions. This format makes the book especially useful for board examination preparation. You can learn […]
Dr. Mesfin Invited to Write Article for COJ Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
August 9, 2024
The Department of Neurosurgery is excited to share the news that Fassil Mesfin, MD, has written an article for COJ Robotics & Artificial Intelligence. You can view the article by visiting the link below. https://crimsonpublishers.com/cojra/article-in-press.php
Medical Student Award 2024
April 5, 2024
Department of Neurosurgery Medical Student Director Izabela Tarasiewicz, MD, recently presented the 2024 Medical Student Award to Sarath Pathuri. Dr. Tarasiewicz and the rest of our team offer our congratulations to Sarath on this achievement!
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
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
CNS Endovascular Fellowship Now Available
February 22, 2023
The Department of Neurosurgery is offering a new CNS Endovascular Fellowship. Interested applicants can use the link below to submit inquiries and documents for consideration. Prospective candidates should make sure to submit a cover letter, CV, three letters of recommendation, and a case log for 1-year applicants. CNS Endovascular Fellowship
Dr. Papanastassiou to Present at Texas Pediatric Neuroscience Network Conference.
February 15, 2023
Next month, Alexander Papanastassiou, MD, will present at the Texas Pediatric Neuroscience Network Conference. He is scheduled to speak Sunday, March 5th (Session Three), regarding open loop deep brain stimulation for movement disorders and epilepsy. You can learn more about the event and register for it online using this link.