Many beautiful things happened in the last months and they changed the course or my career. 99% of these happened only because I have had the most supportive mentors anyone could wish for.
For all IMGs out there:
#BannerSpine
at
@uazmedphx
is THE research fellowship you want.
We’re excited to share that Dr. Giovanni Barbagli, one of our International Neurosurgery Research Fellows, has been selected as the 2024-2025 clinical spine surgery fellow with Drs. David Okonkwo,
@NitinAgarwalMD
and the excellent neuro spine team at
@UPMC
Neurosurgery.
Hard work and good will might be not enough in pursuing such a challenging path as being a neurosurgeon in US. Having a fantastic mentor like Dr
@AliBaajMD
is whoever is trying this path may ask for.
#neurosurgery
#spinesurgery
#BannerSpine
A huge congrats to 2 of our exceptional fellows on the next stage of their
#neurosurgery
journey! Dr. Barbagli (right) will be joining
@PittNeurosurg
as clinical spine fellow and Dr. Rubio (left) will be joining
@USFNeurosurgery
as research fellow. So proud of both of you!
@OGdukeneurosurg
It’s everything about how skilled you are with hands. Instead, I believe it’s much more about precise planning and deep knowledge of anatomy.
With the correct steps and team work in OR, effective resection of intramedullary tumor while preserving motor and sensory functions is feasible. Thank you all
#BannerSpine
Team members for having helped in these project!
More exciting news from the
#BannerSpine
research team! Congrats
@Jobasketman
on this publication reviewing safe spinal cord tumor resection technique and complication management. Thank you
@WorldNeurosurg
for publishing our work.
Più dura da digerire di questo signore qui non c’è nulla. Inutile che
#Ibrahimovic
esulti alla Curva, se siamo sopravvissuti a questo, figurati se ci sdegna uno vecchio svedese finito
#InterMilan
#DerbyDiMilano
We’re now accepting applications for our in-person International Neurosurgery Research Fellowship program at
@uazmedphx
. Recent grads of med school or NSG training are eligible. Deadline January 31. Start date Jun-Aug 2024. 12 month duration.
Contact
@Jobasketman
for details.
Having cleared
#step2
and
#step3
in less than 6 months was a pretty wild ride. The main reason I was able to make it was because of these guys. I have always been lucky in my life and having them as friend is another confirmation.
#friends
#Neurosurgery
The next months are going to be exciting for all of us. My brilliant friends and colleagues researches are outstanding and will surely improve the delivering of care to our patients. All of this has been possibile thanks to our mentor,
@AliBaajMD
. Ad maiora!
Incredibly proud of the
#BannerSpine
team which will be involved and presenting at every major neuro/spine meeting this semester including the virtual Neuro Spine Research Forum,
@spinesection
,
@AANSNeuro
, and
@AOFoundation
’s Global Spine Congress. Congrats team!!
@uarizona
Thrilled to announce the selection of the
@uazmedphx
&
#BannerNSG
research fellows for 2024-2025. I can’t wait to work with them and help launch their U.S. neurosurgical journey. Welcome to the team Drs. Garcia, Saleh and Yuan.
I am truly impressed by the quality of scientific work made by my co-fellows and friends at
@spinesection
. They really are future superstars of this field and most credit goes to our mentor Dr
@AliBaajMD
who constantly pushes us to excellence for our patients.
Time to wrap up my first
@CNS_Update
. I loved every single moment of it. A huge thank you to Dr
@AliBaajMD
for his tireless and priceless mentorship and to our leader Dr
@PeterNakajiMD
who built an amazing neurosurgical family at
@uazmedphx
. Looking forward the next
#CNS2024
.
To all my friends out there celebrating it, I wish you a happy Ramadan !
(
#TeamBanner
here at the Persian restaurant for the “last” lunch with
@theamna1
and Dr Al-Arfaj before their Ramadan)
This initiative explains better than 1k words who Dr
@AliBaajMD
is. An extremely talented and skilled surgeon, a worldwide known scientist who, nonetheless, is selfless and constantly focus in helping others, either patients or less fortunate doctors pursuing their dreams.
I’m honored and proud to formally introduce the 2024 neuro global team! These selfless surgeons, physicians, educators and
#healthcare
leaders will volunteer their time to helping support the mission of this new nonprofit: To help students and physicians from underserved regions
@AliBaajMD
@uazmedphx
Hello everyone! Please email me at barbagligiovannimd
@gmail
.com if you are interested in having infos. Once I have enough requests I will create a zoom/meeting event where I will explain what we do here and where you can ask me any question you like !
Today's NeuroSpine Research Forum hosted by the Ohio State University Neurosurgery program was nothing less than exceptional. The talks given by colleagues from all over the country were inspirational. I am extremely grateful for the invitation .
#Neurosurgery
#spinesurgery
Just bought this amazing manual for
#skullbasesurgery
. A comprehensive yet easy to read, step-by-step guide through three dimensional skull base anatomy. From the
@WeillCornell
Neurosurgical Innovations and Training Center.
#research
#nsgy
Happy
#Thanksgiving
to you all! Today I am grateful for a life that is giving me more than I deserve. Thankful for the family, friends, mentors and colleague that helped along this amazing journey. 🇺🇸
Please consider to join this outstanding program. It’s an unique chance to really make a difference in shaping a better future for many doctors out there!
I’m excited to announce that
#neuroglobal
(new nonprofit that funds int’l students/physicians pursuing neuroscience research/observerships in the US) is seeking *ten* neurosurgery programs/mentors who’re interested in participating as hosts. A documented record of mentorship and
Application season for an amazing Virtual Spine Fellowship is open!!! Huge research opportunity and weekly meetings at a top academic institution in the 🇺🇸, all of this from the confort of your sofa.
To apply please email me at barbagligiovannimd
@gmail
.com
#Neurosurgery
#spine
Thank you to the 450+ candidates who applied to our in-person ‘24-‘25 International NSG Research Fellowship program at
@uazmedphx
. The selected candidates have been notified.
If you are interested in our Virtual Research program, please contact me or
@Jobasketman
by April 30.
#NeuroGlobal
is a nonprofit that connects physicians from underserved regions with U.S. based mentors. It also intends on supporting these physicians with scholarships to pursue neuroscience research. DM if interested in joining our efforts and contributing to this cause.
@pisto_gol
Caro sig.Pistocchi, e che si aspetta da un paese che remunera con poco più di 1200€ nette al mese, i medici specializzandi? I quali sono gli unici che dobbiamo ringraziare perché, in qualche modo, il SSN sia ancora in piedi.
A guy from Austin, one from San Diego, one from New Jersey and an Italian walk into a bar... So lucky to can call these exceptional guys my
#friends
.
#Neurosurgery
Special congrats to our super medical student James Kelbert from
@NSIG_UACOMp
. He gave a very remarkable presentation
@spinesection
. However, as our quick visit at Hoover Dam reminded us, Team Work is the foundation of success
#neurosurgery
#spine
If you are IMG interested in a research position you must attend this event
@PaoloPalmiscia1
! A very successful IMG with a super strong research activity ! Don’t miss it !
#neurosurgery
1st pub of 2024! Congrats to Dr. Julie Mayeku and the rest of the
#BannerSpine
research team on this clinically meaningful work demonstrating the safety/efficacy of subfascial drain use with intradural work. 48 hrs to “half-suction” giving fascia time to heal and then pull.
@PresMoratti
Esattamente. Io faccio il neurochirurgo. La realtà è questa. Ci sono pazienti per cui vale la pena spendere una notte intera ad operarli ed altri che, purtroppo, anche se trattati al meglio non riuscirebbero a farcela.
One of the another perks of being part of the
#BannerSpine
Team! exceptional guests at our Ground Rounds! Eager to learn from such an expert in deformity surgery!
#spine
#Neurosurgery
Delighted to host Dr. Joseph Osorio from
@UCSDNeuroSurg
as our
#BannerSpine
virtual Grand Rounds guest speaker this month! Dr. Osorio is an expert deformity spinal neurosurgeon and outstanding educator-scientist. Looking forward to his talk.
Define "work happiness": find a group of extremely talented, yet humble, surgeons always available to share their knowledge and eager to deploy the best care for our patients.
#neurosurgery
#spinesurgery
#research
There are uncountable features of this
#research
fellowship
@BannerHealth
that I love. However, one of my favorite is the spine conference. Here we discuss the most interesting cases from the
#Valley
along with colleagues of different specialties.
#neurosurgery
#spine
Our multi-D weekly conference: Probably the single most important initiative for our service line as it brings together surgeons, APPs, trainees and students from both our academic center and community-affiliated hospitals (in person & virtual) to discuss challenging cases and
There have been many key moments in my young career as neurosurgeon so far. However, having been selected as research fellow in neurosurgery at
@uazmedphx
is the most rewarding I can think of. Whatever the future holds for me, I will be always tremendously grateful for this.🇺🇸
As I reflect on the tremendous year we’ve had at
@uazmedphx
& Banner Neurosurgery, I am reminded of the key elements to the success: Visionary leadership by our Chair
@PeterNakajiMD
, unparalleled drive by our students & fellows, and compassionate, patient-centric care by our
Passionate about complex spine surgery and cutting-edge technology ? Eager to join a Team on the verve of both clinical and scientific excellence ?
#BannerSpine
is the answer! Apply now !!
@CNS_Update
@AOSpineNA
Excited to see how far (and it will be very far)
@DiegoSotoRubio
’s brilliant career will go in the next year. I am lucky to can call him colleague and friend. 🇲🇽 🇮🇹
So proud of Diego, one of our stellar research fellows at
#BannerSpine
. He has performed brilliantly this year, is soon heading for a 2nd research year opportunity in Tampa, and will be an outstanding NSG Match candidate soon after! Watch out for this superstar 💫!
A manuscript accepted as first author in Spine as medical student. No more words are needed. You did an outstanding job Nikhil. And I bet it's gonna be the first of many!
A relaxing weekend retreat with the amazing
#BannerSpine
team in the northern Arizona mountains. Camaraderie, diligence, and a passion for excellence in neurosurgery - so proud to work alongside this group.
🇮🇹🇲🇽🇸🇩🇸🇾🇺🇸
@Alessandro___90
Non ci ha fatto vincere nulla ma la prima pietra di questo percorso ora più consono a noi l’ha posta Luciano Spalletti. Grazie mister e buon natale
It is a true privilege to be part of this exceptional Team. I’m a sure the
#neurosurgery
department
@BannerHealth
in Phoenix will keep expanding and outshining as a top program in the Country.
At a recent conference overseas, I had the honor of sharing our Department’s exciting work under our Chair’s leadership,
@PeterNakajiMD
. We're thrilled to expand visibility to these programs abroad and share the value we can offer to clinicians, trainees, and patients worldwide.
This was an amazing talk! In 1-hour, Dr Pilitsis showed us exactly what a neurosurgeon-scientist is and it's been outstanding. Really insipirational.
#Neurosurgery
#Science
#research
Excellent talk by Dr. Julie Pilitsis on applications of focused ultrasound and neurosurgical pain. Great work and a lively discussion. Great for us to have the benefit of her teaching and expertise!
Early Friday morning
#BannerSpine
Journal Club discussing and reviewing the latest spine literature. Nice work by
@chholland
and team on MIS TLIF outcomes at hospitals vs ASCs.
@NeurosurgeryCNS
I am thrilled to be part of such important organization. Thank to the president Dr
@CarloMRosati
for this huge opportunity. I am always available here or at my email barbagligiovannimd
@gmail
.com for any question. Ad maiora!
Now online on
@YouTube
! Amazing and comprehensive analysis and discussion on one of the most, if not the most, popular interbody fusion technique in
#spinesurgery
#research
⚡️New Study Alert ⚡️
Our
#BannerSpine
team is analyzing the backgrounds, goals, needs and expectations of
#IMG
candidates applying for
#neurosurgery
research in the U.S. This important work will yield valuable data for future candidates and host programs alike.
Please help us
Looking for an unique chance of learning
#spinesurgery
from a true master?Looking for a place with a high load of surgeries? Looking for a true
#academic
environment with a productive
#research
team?
Today's your lucky day! Apply !
2026-2027 spine fellowship position available with our
#BannerSpine
@uazmedphx
team in Phoenix. Complex spine, traditional/MIS techniques, neuro-ortho faculty, exposure to adults/adolescent deformity. Heavy on Nav/Robotics. Jr faculty status. Open to ACGME nsg grads.
Looking for a top class spine surgery program ? You love “lukewarm” temperatures? You like playing golf ? Come here and join
#BannerSpine
Team, where spine surgery is performed and taught at its finest!
#Neurosurgery
#spinesurgery
#sciencejobs
Clinical spine fellowship position available with our
#BannerSpine
team in Phoenix for ‘25-‘26.
@AOSpine
site, neuro/ortho multi-D program, complex spine, traditional/MIS techniques, Nav/robotics.
Good luck to this stellar team at the upcoming
@spinesection
next month! Thank you for your efforts in producing these clinically meaningful studies and for representing our team and department.
@uarizona
#BannerSpine
@SkyTG24
Ma di che ragioniamo? Noi chirurghi indossiamo le mascherine per interventi anche di 10-12h di fila, più giorni alla settimana e siamo tutti qui
Two years ago our program hosted an informative virtual conference exploring advancements in spine surgery in Latin America.
We collaborated with leading surgeons and learned about the challenges and opportunities in this diverse region.
I’m thrilled to announce we’re hosting
It’s a privilege sharing this amazing path with a such talented group of medical students. Their passion is inspirational and is only matched by their curiosity which, I’m sure, will ensure them a great career!
@BannerHealth
@uarizona
@uazmedphx
Dr. Giovanni Barbagli graced us with his wisdom and acronyms as we embarked on a journey to better understand neuroimaging and brain bleeds. Welcome to
#BannerGames
After round 1, the M1s are in the lead, leaving the M2s, 3s and 4s in their dust! Beginners luck? We’ll see…
Are you looking for a spine clinical fellowship with top-notch faculty and high number of complex cases? This is the one! First class teaching environment, cutting-edge technologies, amazing Team and much more!
#Neurosurgery
#Spine
#aospine
There are four primary goals of our clinical neuro spine surgery fellowship:
1. Get better/faster/safer with what you already know.
2. Learn 2-3 new techniques you didn’t know before.
3. Develop confidence/autonomy in clinic and in the OR.
4. And most importantly - enjoy
Very proud of our
#BannerSpine
team for this new publication. Young adults with idiopathic scoliosis present with unique surgical challenges and should be evaluated/managed accordingly. Nice work
@EstebanQuicen14
and team!
@Gazzetta_it
Io vi faccio causa per diffamazione. Ma chi cazzo avete in redazione ? Un topolino dentro un labirinto ? L’Inter ha la miglior difesa del campionato, ma di cosa state parlando ?
As usual, a great course at
@NeuromedIRCCS
! Learning while teaching with 3D exoscope to improve our skills and serve our patients at the best. Thank you to all other faculty and friends from all around the world.
@NeurocirAvanzML
#Neurosurgery
Goal for the clinical fellowship: match where top notch surgeons spend their time teaching and caring about you
This “ideal” is real and it is here at
@BannerHealth
@uazmedphx
⚠️⚠️⚠️ for everyone interested in Skull Base Anatomy and Surgery: an amazing chance to perform a 2-days of anatomical dissection! 1 specimen each 2 students. DM for more informations
#nsgy
#Neurosurgery
I am honored to share that the next year I will join
@uazmedphx
and Banner Neurosurgery to serve as International Neurosurgery Research Fellow. Thank you Dr
@AliBaajMD
for this great chance !
#NeuroGlobal
is a new nonprofit providing scholarships to med students & post grads from underserved world regions to facilitate neuroscience-related research and observership opportunities in the U.S. If you are interested in hosting prospective candidates please contact me.
#CNSNexus
is the largest complimentary library of neurosurgical cases available that can better prepare trainees for the operating room. Search by subspecialty and watch anywhere. Have an interesting case? Submit it for review:
@AOSpine
TL fracture chart was the biggest poster we had in our residents room and any PGY-1 was required to know it by heart. Amazing communication tool.
❤️
@AOSpine
- especially for simplifying description (and teaching mechanisms!)
For those who keep telling me it is too complicated, I still don’t understand why you say that- check out the website 😇
#neurorad
#radres
#spine
⚠️ Fellowship Opportunity ⚠️ Unmissable chance to get into a
@AOSpine
/CAST accredited Clinical fellowship at one of the top center in the Country 🇺🇸!
@PittNeurosurg
is a gem in the crown jewel of medical education in the U.S. Apply !
#neurosurgery
#spine
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025-26 AO Spine/CAST accredited Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Deformity Fellowship at
@PittTweet
. Visit for more information.
@NitinAgarwalMD
@UPMC
With the right mentorship, everything is possibile. Thank you Dr.
@AliBaajMD
for the support and the guidance!
Looking forward these two amazing meetings
@spinesection
@SRS_org
!
@MezilAladar
@dur_matt
In alcune città (NY, Boston, Chicago, Washington, LA, San Francisco, Seattle e San Diego, per citarne alcune) è proprio vero. In altre, le assicuro che con 5000$ al mese vivi bene. Cmq meglio che con 1200 in Italia.
Everyone has complications. It's the ability to navigate and resolve them that defines a surgeon as a master of their specialty. Grateful to
@CNS_Update
for delivering this amazing course!
#Neurosurgery
The New CNS Complications Course is coming up! Don't miss your chance to share your complicated cases in a safe environment in sunny Florida this Feb. Register & secure your housing before Jan. 5, 2024 to save $300: .complications
#CNSCourse
#complications
Illustration depicting C2 Vs C3/C4 as the upper instrumented vertebra for long-segment cervical fusions. DOI: 10.3171/2023.9.SPINE23325. Interesting results published in by Quiceno et al. Lead by Professor
@AliBaajMD
's team at U. of Arizona
#Spine
#Neurosurgery
#digitalart