Education
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.
Department of Neurosurgery Makes Preparations for 2023 Sub-Internship
February 15, 2023
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. http://www.aamc.org/vsas
SNIS 2022 – Dr. Mascitelli Presents Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization Complications.
July 25, 2022
The Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS) is currently holding their 19th annual meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from July 25-28. The hybrid-style gathering was planned so that attendees would be able to access the meeting’s resources both virtually and in person. Today, Justin Mascitelli, MD, will be giving a presentation on “Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization […]
Justin Mascitelli, MD, Co-Directs Introductory Course in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
April 5, 2022
On April 29th, Justin Mascitelli, MD, will be co-directing an introductory course in cerebrovascular neurosurgery for residents and medical students. You can attend this full-day didactic course with hands-on sessions at the annual meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons in Philadelphia. Attendees are not charged any additional fees to join and are provided […]