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The American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) is dedicated to advancing neurological surgery and promoting the highest quality of patient care.
Joined August 2011
Dr. @jacquesmorcosmd delivered a powerful and emotional Presidential Address at #AANS2025, reflecting on leadership, legacy and the future of neurosurgery. A heartfelt moment that left a lasting impression on all in attendance. His impact as a leader of the AANS will be felt for
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Attend the Opening Session on Friday, April 21 at 5 pm to kick off #AANS2023 with excitement and style. Join friends and colleagues in Los Angeles for innovative science and new technologies.
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Share your voice and contribute to the #WhatMatters conversation for #AANS2024. Submit a video by uploading via the link and sharing on social media, utilizing the #WhatMatters2Me hashtag. #Neurosurgeon #Neurosurgery #Neuroscience #MedTwitter
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Today, we celebrate both #WorldNeurosurgeryDay and the birthday of Harvey Cushing, the founder of modern neurosurgery. His pioneering spirit continues to inspire innovation, excellence and compassion in neurosurgical care around the world. #Neurosurgery
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Share your voice and contribute to the #WhatMatters conversation for #AANS2024. Submit a video by uploading via the link and sharing on social media, utilizing the #WhatMatters2Me hashtag. #Neurosurgeon #Neurosurgery #Neuroscience #MedTwitter
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Start planning your onsite experience for the premier gathering of spine and peripheral nerve professionals at the 2024 Spine Summit, February 21-24, in Las Vegas. View the schedule-at-a-glance to gain a preliminary overview of the meeting.
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At #AANS2025, we honored a century of brilliance in neurosurgery. “Professor Gazi Yasargil at Age 100: His ‘True Self,’ in His Own Words” is a moving tribute to the father of microneurosurgery. If you missed the full video, watch it here:
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The 2024 #SpineSummit is the premier event for spine and peripheral nerve professionals. Eric A. Potts, MD, FAANS, and Wilson Z. Ray, MD, FAANS, explain more about the courses offered during this one-of-a-kind meeting. Register now:
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On April 15, 1931, Dr. Harvey Cushing performed his 2,000th operation for verified intracranial tumor. #AANSarchives
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The AANS mourns the loss of Michael W. Groff, MD, FAANS — a visionary spine surgeon, mentor and leader whose legacy shaped generations of neurosurgeons. We honor his extraordinary life and lasting impact on our field.
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The AANS mourns the passing of Evandro de Oliveira, MD, PhD, IFAANS, a great mentor and an international leader of intracranial surgery. Our condolences go out to his family and all those sharing this loss.
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#HappyBirthdayHarvey! Today marks the 152nd birthday of the father of neurosurgery, Dr. Harvey Cushing. #AANSarchives
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Dr. Harvey Cushing checking up on his patient following a cerebellar tumor operation. #AANSarchives
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Meet the voices behind the buzz! Our #AANS2025 Social Media Ambassadors are here to share insights, spotlight key sessions and keep the neurosurgical community connected. Make sure to give them all a follow and stay updated throughout the meeting!
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"What matters in Neuro-Oncology is maximal safe resections, because extent of resection is meaningless without safety." This year’s Cushing Award for Technical Excellence and Innovation in Neurosurgery, Mitchel S. Berger, MD on #WhatMatters2Me. #AANS2024
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What a joyous occasion last night at the @WINSneurosurge1 Celebration, hosted by the @NREFORG. Congratulations to the award recipients and to all the strong women improving the world of #Neurosurgery! #AANS2023
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Incoming AANS President, Jacques Morcos, MD, FAANS, unveils the new brand promise: Driven by full engagement & accountability, ensuring constant connectivity within the organization & with partners. Focused on efficient, effective & transparent goal execution for tangible results
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In honor of Harvey Cushing's birthday, we're opening up the #AANSarchives. Here he is pictured at his desk at the Johns Hopkins. Keep an eye out for featured Harvey photos throughout the week. #HappyBirthdayHarvey
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Learn to maximize reimbursement, overcome revenue cycle challenges and implement best practices with our new course! #Neurosurgery #Coding.
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Congratulations to E. Sander Connolly, Jr., MD, FAANS, the new President of the #AANS! His leadership and dedication will help shape the future of neurosurgery. #AANS2025 #Neurosurgery
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The #AANSarchives feature historic illustrations by Mildred Codding, Harvey Cushing's medical artist from 1928-1932.
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The AANS welcomes its members from around the world to the 2019 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego. #AANS2019
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The 2025 AANS Presidential Address was a standout moment of #AANS2025, as @jacquesmorcosmd shared his inspiring vision and leadership with the neurosurgical community. #Neurosurgery
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#HappyBirthdayHarvey! Today marks the 151st birthday of the father of neurosurgery, Dr. Harvey Cushing.
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Congratulations to Dr. Stacey Quintero Wolfe!. The AANS proudly celebrates Stacey Quintero Wolfe, MD, FAANS, FACS, on her appointment as Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and Eben Alexander Chair in Neurosurgery at @wakeforestmed. A distinguished neurosurgeon, educator
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Today is the birthday of Harvey Cushing (1869-1939), one of the founding fathers of neurosurgery.
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Today’s Google Doodle honors Wilder Penfield, neurosurgeon and pioneer of epilepsy treatment.
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Congratulations 2021 neurosurgical residency matches! See who matched, and share your match with the AANS: #Match2021 @youngneuros
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Boston is calling! Get ready to experience its vibrant waterfront, rich history and dynamic energy at #AANS2025. Learn more and register: @MeetBostonUSA
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Will Flanary, MD, AKA - Dr. Glaucomflecken, ophthalmologist and comedian, will be joining the AANS as a speaker at #AANS2023. Register today and wait for hilarity to ensue. @DGlaucomflecken
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Meet the Luminaries: #AANS2025 Speaker Lineup. The Power of One, of Many comes alive with a dynamic lineup of global thought leaders. From groundbreaking neurosurgical innovations to stories of resilience, leadership and change, these featured speakers will spark your curiosity
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Due to growing concerns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, #AANS2020 is canceled. Although it is with sincere regret that we won't meet in Boston, the health, safety & well-being of the community is the AANS’ highest priority. Learn more:
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The AANS is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Mark Edwin Shaffrey, David Weaver Professor and Chair of Neurosurgery at the University of Virginia. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to neuro-oncology, founding the Neuro-Oncology Center and advancing spine
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📣 Exciting News! 📣Dr. Shelly D. Timmons, MD, PhD, FAANS, has been appointed Chair of the Department of #Neurosurgery at @MedicalCollege. 🎉 She will also be awarded the prestigious Sanford J. Larson, MD, PhD, Chair in Neurosurgery. Dr. Timmons brings a wealth of expertise in
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A beautiful evening in honor of @jacquesmorcosmd! The sold-out @NREFORG HYM Fund Dinner celebrated his AANS presidency and launched a lasting legacy to support research in cerebrovascular surgery, skull base and neuroanatomy. #AANS2025
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Mini Harvey Cushing, MD, is for sale at the AANS Resource Center Booth 2139 while supplies last. Take home the founding father of neurosurgery! #AANS2018
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The AANS mourns the passing of New York neurosurgeon Dr. James T. Goodrich. Our condolences go out to his family and all those sharing this loss.
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This summer, the neurosurgical community will gather in Zurich to honor a historic milestone—Professor Gazi Yaşargil’s 100th birthday. A true pioneer in microneurosurgery, Professor Yaşargil has shaped the field and inspired generations. Join us July 5–6, 2025, for the Yaşargil
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In this Wave of Discovery, we spotlight a pivotal evolution in neurosurgery: the path to the CT scanner. Inspired by António Egas Moniz’s vision to visualize cranial vessels and Lars Leksell’s groundbreaking use of targeted radiation, Sir Godfrey Hounsfield saw the potential to
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In 1926, Harvey Cushing's work, "The Life of Sir William Osler," won a Pulitzer Prize for best American biography. #AANSarchives
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Meet Ahan Sharma from Australia — the youngest e-poster presenter at #AANS2025 at 15 years of age! This remarkable international attendee brought fresh perspective and impressive research to the global neurosurgical stage, inspiring colleagues from around the world. A true
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Watch a free 12-part online course for residents covering endovascular and vascular techniques
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What a weekend at #AANS2022. Thank you to all who came to attend, exhibit, present and learn. We can not wait to do it all over again next year in Los Angeles, April 21-24.
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Huge thank you to our #AANS2023 Social Ambassadors! Head to the main entrance to see our full list of ambassadors and make sure to give them all a follow.
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Registration for the 2025 AANS Scientific Meeting is now open! Plan to be in Boston April 25-28, 2025, for four days of ground-breaking science and a one-of-a-kind experience. #Neurosurgery #AANS2025
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Thank you all for making #AANS2024 such a resounding success! We are already looking forward to seeing you all again in Boston for #AANS2025. Just 352 days until we are back together. #Neurosurgery
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Philadelphia neurosurgeon looks to provide mentorship for women entering the specialty
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Today marks the start of #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth. Throughout August, we will share inspiring patient success stories, highlights of pioneering doctors, the latest technological advancements in neurosurgery, industry updates and much more. Support #Neurosurgery by downloading
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Past AANS President, Regis Haid, MD, FAANS, presenting the 2024 AANS Cushing Award Medalist to Christopher Shaffrey, MD, FAANS. #AANS2024
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Patient plays guitar while undergoing deep brain stimulation surgery.
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Dr. Harvey Cushing is pictured with Dr. Vittorio Putti, innovative orthopedic surgeon and fellow bibliophile, 1932. #AANSarchives #HappyBirthdayHarvey
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In this month’s Waves of Discovery installment, AANS President Dr. @jacquesmorcosmd highlights the innovations that have transformed intraoperative spinal navigation. From Hounsfield’s breakthroughs in computerized imaging to Brown’s mastery of intracranial navigation, each
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Congratulations to the future #neurosurgeons on #MatchDay! Your hard work has paid off, and we can't wait to see the incredible impact you'll make. Welcome to the journey ahead! #Neurosurgery #MatchDay2024
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That's a wrap! Thank you to all of our #volunteers, members, #neurosurgeons and sponsors. And a massive congratulations to @NeurosurgeryRE for a fantastic event. We'll see you all next year in Chicago for #AANS2024.
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A #NeuroSTATLine Snapshot of the time dedicated by neurosurgeons #Surgeons #neurosurgery #privilegeofservice @braindamedeb
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“I am passionate about promoting and mentoring women and other underrepresented minorities in science and medicine.” Follow AANS Diversity member, Analiz Rodriguez, MD, PhD journey through neurosurgery. @ARODMDPHD @AANSDiversity#AANSdiversity
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The Global Neurosurgery Forum brought the world's leading experts together to tackle today’s biggest challenges and opportunities in neurosurgery. Thanks to moderators Dr. Isabelle Germano and @jacquesmorcosmd for leading a powerful session! #GlobalNeurosurgery #AANS2025
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Medical students considering neurosurgery: Don't miss the 4-hour "How to Apply to Residency" at Virtual #AANS2021 @youngneuros
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Mini Harvey Cushing, MD, is for sale at the AANS Resource Center Booth 2139 while supplies last. Take home the founding father of neurosurgery! #AANS2018
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“I can't remember the time when I didn't want to be a doctor.” - Dr. Louise Eisenhardt, one of the first female neurosurgeons in the US. Read her inspiring story in this @yalelibrary exhibition: #WomenInMedicine #Neurosurgery @WINSneurosurge1
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The Matson Lecture saw a great turnout this afternoon thanks to Dr. Alan Cohen and the top-rated pediatric abstracts!
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Fellows: Cover the latest neuroendovascular surgical techniques with this free, comprehensive #AANSNeuroU course:
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Illustration of an epidural hematoma – coronal view – by Harvey Cushing. Original image published in
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Dr. Harvey Cushing is pictured here with Dr. Gaston deCoppet, Miss Connors and Dr. George Armitage. #AANSarchives
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Research Shows American Civil War Doctors Were Less Competent in Brain Surgery than Ancient Peruvian Doctors
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Deadline Extended!. You now have until Oct. 28 to submit your abstract for the premier spine-focused meeting of 2025! Present your research, shape the future of spinal care, and elevate your career. Don’t miss out—submit today! @spinesection #SpineSummit
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Acclaimed neurosurgeon Robert Spetzler earns Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Born into extreme poverty, now-retired neurosurgeon honored in Britain
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What an incredible start to #AANS2025! The Opening Session brought powerful stories, bold research and a reminder that one voice can spark a ripple effect.
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Congratulations to Rich W. Byrne, MD, FAANS, on being named the new chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Florida! Your leadership continues to inspire us all. Learn more about Dr. Byrne: #HealthcareLeaders @MayoClinicNeuro @Richbyrne37
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Former NFL Player Myron Rolle Begins His Neurosurgery Residency at Harvard.
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Alzheimer’s protein may spread like an infection, human brain scans suggest.
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Don’t miss @ladyspinedoc take the presentation stage in the NeuroHub (Booth 641) at 3:10 pm! #AANS2025
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Despite Burnout, Neurosurgery Residents Still Satisfied With Career.
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Standing Room Only at #AANS2025!. Dr. Betsy Grunch, MD, FAANS, widely known as @ladyspinedoc, captivated attendees at #AANS2025 with her insightful talk on amnion grafting in #neurosurgery. The NeuroHub Presentation Theater was filled to capacity, reflecting the immense interest
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Check out this historical trephine set, a surgical instrument used to cut a circular piece of the skull bone. #AANSarchives
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The number of female neurosurgeons is increasing – but where do they go after residency?
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Featured Speaker Will Flanary, MD, also known as Dr. Glaucomflecken, ophthalmologist and comedian, will be appearing at the Opening Session, Friday, April 21, 6:45–7 pm. #AANS2023
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The 2018 Top Gun has been chosen! Congratulations to Ryan Austerman with the individual high score, and Houston Methodist placing as top team. #AANS2018
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Today is #WorldBrainTumorDay. An estimated 94,390 people in the US will receive a primary #BrainTumor diagnosis in 2023. Help spread awareness about this medical condition and explore AANS #PatientFriendly resources. @TumorSection #MedTwitter
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Odette Harris, MD, FAANS, is a trailblazer—working to make #neurosurgery more diverse, equitable & accessible. Vice Chair of #Diversity for @StanfordNsurg, she fosters equity as one of the nation's first black female neurosurgery professors @AANSDiversity
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The AANS thanks healthcare providers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic response. Your tireless work to protect the public and care for patients, especially during these difficult times, is what makes the healthcare community an extraordinary group of people. Thank you.
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