The Neurosurgeon's Journey
Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center
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The Neurosurgeon’s Journey podcast is a collaboration between the Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center (MSNTC) and the Young Neurosurgeons Committee (YNC). Michael Kortz and Jeremiah Johnson discuss all topics related to a career in Neurosurgery with a wide array of guests to aim to help students, residents, and attendings navigate the winding path.
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Dec 15, 2021
Episode 19 - Professional Development Series: A Conversation with Dr. Oren Gottfried
Dr. Gottfried of Duke Neurosurgery shares advice on approaching interviews with enthusiasm, asking thoughtful questions, and prioritizing relationships with patients.
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Sep 29, 2021
Episode 18 - Professional Development Series: What Should I Do as an M1 or M2?
Weill Cornell medical student Kyle Zappi shares his experience on navigating a path towards neurosurgery during early medical school.
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Aug 4, 2021
Episode 17 - Professional Development Series: The Paths To and Through Neurosurgery
A discussion on what being a neurosurgeons entails and who might be fit for a career in the field.
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Jun 30, 2021
Episode 16 - Innovators in Neurosurgery: Dr. John Adler
Dr. John Adler of Stanford Medicine shares career experience defined by his innovative spirit in stereotactic radiosurgery, medical publishing, and beyond. He discusses how to reimagine what is possible and bring new, creative ideas into medical reality.
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May 26, 2021
Episode 15 - Residency Application Series: Post-Match Lessons Learned
Three exceptional individuals share their paths to residency matching. Sakib Huq of Pitt Neurosurgery, Michael Rothbaum of Oregon HSU Neurosurgery, and Molly Farrell of UTSA Neurosurgery discuss sub-internships, applications, and interviews.
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Apr 28, 2021
Episode 14 - Professional Development Series: A Conversation with Nader Dahdaleh
In the context of the pandemic, Dr. Dahdaleh of Northwestern Neurosurgery shares insights on how the pandemic has affected his practice and education, how we can stay vigilant in the face of adversity, how to ace Sub-Is, and emphasizes the role of virtual learning and the importance of letters of recommendation.
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Mar 31, 2021
Episode 13 - Subspecialty Series: The Neurotrauma and Neurocritical Care Pathway
Dr. DiGiorgio of UCSF Neurosurgery discusses the pathways to becoming a trauma specialist and how neurosurgeons can interact with health policy.
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Mar 3, 2021
Episode 12 - Professional Development Series: The Military's Lessons for Neurosurgery
Dr. Jonathan Martin of Connecticut Children's Hospital and Dr. Ryan Radwanski of MSNTC share how grit and resilience translate from their military experiences to neurosurgery.
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Feb 17, 2021
Episode 11 - Professional Development Series: The MD/PhD Pathway and Research in Neurosurgery
Dr. Brandon Lucke-Wold of the University of Florida Neurosurgery and Divine Nwafor of West Virginia University School of Medicine discuss the MD/PhD pathway and research in neurosurgery.
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Jan 20, 2021
Episode 10 - Professional Development Series: Considerations for the Pre-Med
A discussion on the considerations for pre-medical students interested in neurosurgery, with guests Blake Bogin of James Madison University and Matt Rosenthal of Cornell University.
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Jan 13, 2021
Episode 9 - Residency Application Series: What The Data Does (and Doesn't) Tell Us
Dr. Johnson and Mike discuss what the data tells us regarding successful candidacy for neurosurgery residency.
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Jan 6, 2021
Episode 8 - Subspecialty Series: Becoming a Spine Surgeon
A discussion on what it takes to become a spine subspecialist in neurosurgery, with Dr. John Shin (Director of Spinal Deformity Surgery and Spine Oncology) of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
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Dec 16, 2020
Episode 7 - Residency Application Series: The Path for IMGs to US Neurosurgery
A discussion on what it takes for an IMG to earn a neurosurgery residency spot in the United States, with Dr. Panos Kerezoudis, PGY3 from Mayo Clinic Rochester, and Dr. Gregoire Chatain, PGY4 from the University of Colorado.
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Dec 9, 2020
Episode 6 - Subspecialty Series: Becoming a Vascular Neurosurgeon
A discussion on what it takes to become a vascular neurosurgeon, with Dr. Adam Arthur (Vascular Neurosurgery Fellowship Director) and Dr. David Dornbos (Open/Endovascular Fellow) of Semmes Murphey Clinic, as well as Dr. Tyler Lazaro, PGY4 of Baylor College of Medicine.
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Dec 2, 2020
Episode 5 - Residency Application Series: Applying Without a Home Program
A discussion on how to navigate the unique challenges faced by those applying to neurosurgery residency without a home program at their medical school, with Dr. Monica Mureb, PGY1 at New York Medical College.
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Nov 18, 2020
Episode 4 - Professional Development Series: Social Media in Neurosurgery
A discussion on how to effectively and professionally build a social media presence with Dr. Laura Stone-McGuire, PGY-6 of UIC, and Dr. Joseph Linzey, PGY-2 of Michigan.
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Nov 10, 2020
Episode 3 - Residency Application Series: Lessons Learned from Two Neurosurgery Applicants
A discussion with two 4th-year medical students, Sakib Huq of Johns Hopkins University and Michael Rothbaum of New York Medical College, on pre-interview neurosurgery residency application lessons learned, both in general and in the context of COVID.
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Nov 3, 2020
Episode 2 - Residency Application Series: The Resident's Perspective on Sub-Internships and Interviews
A discussion on what it takes to do well on sub-internships and interviews with Dr. Christopher Graffeo, PGY-7 of Mayo Clinic, and Dr. Joseph Linzey, PGY-2 of Michigan.
(While most of the conversation's advice and opinions have ramifications even considering the COVID pandemic's limitations, please note that it is mostly meant for the context of a normal application cycle)
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Oct 27, 2020
Episode 0 - An Introduction to The Journey
Welcome to The Neurosurgeon's Journey Podcast, a collaboration between Brain and Spine Group's Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center and the AANS's Young Neurosurgeons Committee. Michael Kortz and Jeremiah Johnson give a brief overview of the podcast and highlight their vision moving forward.
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Oct 14, 2020
Episode 1 - Residency Application Series: Neurosurgery Applications in a Pandemic
A discussion on the challenges and opportunities of applying to neurosurgery residency in the COVID environment, with Dr. Gabriel Zada from USC and Dr. Jasmine Thum-Dicesare from UCLA.
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*Special thanks to Dr. Dave Segar, from BWH, on his outstanding work with the CNS Symposium this past June!
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