I'm an MD/PhD considering a career in functional neurosurgery. My interest primarily stems from the recent advances in functional neurosurgery especially for things like DBS, focused ultrasound, and gene therapy. Functional really seems to be at the forefront of therapeutic advancement in these fields.I'm particularly inspired by some of the gene therapy programs at places like Ohio State (Dr. Bankiewicz, Dr. Lonser), Arizona (Dr. Paul Larson), UCSF, and Cornell (Dr. Kaplitt), which are all propelled forward by neurosurgeons. I totally realize gene therapy is in its infancy but I think it wil ..read more

My hospital doesn't have a Neuroanatomy lab, so I managed to find a way to dissect and practice on cadavers through the morgue(all legally, fyi). Thing is that means no microscope. I was going to buy some loupes anyway(probably getting a 3,5x), would I be able to get some good results with just that? Thanks submitted by /u/No_Anywhere_6376 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Looking for recommendations on the most comprehensive textbook with the clearest explanations of functional and clinical neuroanatomy (not just an atlas). Any recommendations? submitted by /u/sylvester500 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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As a med student interested in nsgy. I was wondering if nsgy as a whole is capable of being a field where innovation and pioneering can take place. What I mean by this is the creation of different techniques, approaches, surgeries etc. Is it like old-school CT surgery where they were discovering new surgical methods and experimental surgeries left and right? Also how CT surgery was involved in devices. A follow-up question is, can someone in the ngsy field still be involved with industry outside of one's surgical practice? submitted by /u/redbookred [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I am an incoming MS1 trying to decide between schools. I have shadowed neurosurgeons and have been eager to match for the past few years. I heard online that since step1 is PF now, step 2 scores and name of school really matter to match competitively. I don’t really mind matching academic vs community center, I just want to match. I have two publications so far, but it seems that I am too anxious and fixated on getting as many publications as I can. This neurotic way of thinking is getting concerning, and I can feel it being too painful in the long run and affecting my mental health. I’ve see ..read more

Hello all! I am deeply interested in matching into neurosurgery after being exposed to various clinical experiences (in various surgical and internal medicine specialties). I have JUST been accepted to medical school (Boston University SOM) and I am in my gap year with a ton of time on my hands. I would love to help anyone here with research abstratcs, publications, or book reports with a literature search/anything to reduce the workload etc.? I am happy to send my CV to anyone that is willing to add me on to the project. Thank you in advance! submitted by /u/No-Bag-6220 [visit reddit] [comm ..read more

Hi everyone. I was wondering if someone could help me with accessing an article? I am not able to access the full text version of this article. If you could dm me the full copy i would greatly appreciate it. ​ Article title: 3T MRI-SWI based volumetric analysis of the subthalamic and red nuclei in advanced Parkinson’s disease ​ authors: Varshesh SHAH , Rajesh ALUGOLU , Abhishek ARORA , Rukmini M. KANDADAI , Vijayasaradhi MUDUMBA , Rupam BORGOHAIN ​ https://www.minervamedica.it/en/journals/neurosurgical-sciences/article.php?cod=R38Y2023N01A0108#modal_5 submitted by /u/babar229 [visit reddit ..read more

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Does anyone know if IU School of Medicine has a strong match rate into neurosurgery? They don’t publish recent matching data, so I am left to wonder. I heard the medical school has a good program, so I’m guessing they may also have a strong nsgy program. Does anyone know? submitted by /u/phymathnerd [visit reddit] [comments ..read more