Neurosurgery resident at the University of Miami, four years in and interested in spine.

Spine research. Serving on the AANS Marketing & Communications Committee and supporting the work of the NREF.

Here for the OR lessons and the honest version of residency.

Pull up a chair.

The 9 neurosurgeons who make up Team NREF-NeuROW have done some heavy lifting to prepare for this weekend. Now, they're asking you to come along for the ride as they conquer the 2026 Head of the Charles Regatta. secure.qgiv.com/event/nref-neu…

AI is Ruining Doctor-Patient Interactions...And Dr. Wang HATES It!

Full conversation at youtube.com/watch?v=ixWvlU…

#neurosurgery #medicine #meded #AI
@AANSNeuro @AANSNeurosurg @youngneuros @JPGK_MD @UMneurosurgery @councilsns @neurosurgery @NREFORG

E-bike accidents skyrocket! California's deadly trend
Full conversation at youtube.com/watch?v=j41ivQ…

#neurosurgery #meded #neurotrauma #advocacy
@AANSNeuro @AANSNeurosurg @neurosurgery @councilsns @AANSCNStrauma @NeurosurgUCSF @UMneurosurgery @CaNeuroSurgeons @DrDiGiorgio aMD @JPGK_MD

Patient stories drive advocacy and change!
Full conversation at youtube.com/watch?v=j41ivQ…

#neurosurgery #meded #neurotrauma #advocacy
@AANSNeuro @AANSNeurosurg @neurosurgery @councilsns @AANSCNStrauma @NeurosurgUCSF @UMneurosurgery @CaNeuroSurgeons @DrDiGiorgio @AmCollSurgeons @JohnMaaMD @JPGK_MD

🚨 E-bike injuries are on the rise!

Drs. @JohnMaaMD and Blake Taylor discuss the case of Amelia Stafford, a 15-year-old who survived a devastating e-bike accident and went on to inspire new legislation to prevent more injuries like hers. Learn why e-bikes behave more like mopeds than bicycles, how helmet use and speed drive traumatic brain injury risk, and how physicians can push for change.

And stick around for Dr. Maa's update on new laws in California, New Jersey, and beyond!

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#neurosurgery #meded #neurotrauma
@AANSNeuro @AANSNeurosurg @NeurosurgUCSF @UCSFSurgery @AmCollSurgeons @UMneurosurgery @AANSCNStrauma @JPGK_MD @councilsns @neurosurgery @CaNeuroSurgeons @DrDiGiorgio

Today’s medical students = tomorrow’s neurosurgical innovators. The Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship supports research focused on the understanding, treatment and prevention of neurological disorders while helping students gain hands-on experience under the mentorship igators. Fellowships of $2,500 are available to eligible medical students in the U.S., Canada and Mexico: ow.ly/3iPj50ZTUum

NREF Clinical Fellowship Grants provide funding for post-residency clinical fellowships at neurosurgical programs across North America, helping institutions expand educational opportunities and develop the next generation of neurosurgical leaders. Fellowship grants are funded at more and apply today: ow.ly/Fi6750ZTUkM

The #WestCoastNeuroGames, hosted by @UCLANsgy, are underway! Thank you to Silver Sponsor, @Brainlab. Follow along on the NREF Instagram (nref_foundation) for score updates, team photos and more!

Register for the 2027 CANS Annual Meeting: cans1.org/annual-meeting…

This week we’re joined by John Adler, neurosurgeon and inventor of CyberKnife and Zap-X, for a conversation on innovation, radiosurgery, and technologies of the future!

Dr. Adler shares the story behind CyberKnife, his vision for making radiosurgery more accessible with ZAP-X, low-dose radiation as a tool for neuromodulation.

#neurosurgery #meded

Success on the ABNS Oral Boards starts with the right preparation. The Goodman Oral Boards Preparation Course is trusted by faculty who have been through the process themselves and remains the gold standard for candidates. aans.org/course/goodman/

🚨ICYMI:

The EPIC conclusion to our special series for #neurosurgeryawarenessmonth, with the great @drdavidlanger and @IsaacYangMD discussing the future of our field!

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@AANSNeuro @AANSNeurosurg @LenoxNeurosurg @UCLANsgy @UMneurosurgery @NREFORG @neurosurgery

Applications are now open for NREF Grants & Fellowships!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the next wave of innovation: ow.ly/QsEC50ZGzFZ
#Neurosurgery #NREF #InnovationInMedicine #FutureOfNeurosurgery

@NewYorker did a write-up on our annual Neurosurgery Softball Tournament. 📖

Check the link below to read the article.

Illustration by João Fazenda newyorker.com/magazine/2026/…

Another successful NREF Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) and Emerging Technology Course is in the books.
 
NREF Chair Michael Y. Wang, MD, FAANS, reflects on another outstanding weekend of hands-on education, collaboration and mentorship. Bringing together expert faculty, nd neurosurgical residents from across the country, the course continues to provide an immersive learning experience that helps prepare the next generation of spine surgeons.
 
Thank you again to our faculty, residents, industry partners and sponsors for making the 2026 course a success. @Medtronic @GlobusMedical @ProvidenceMT @StrykerNS @LeicaMicro
@ATECspine @JNJMedTech @Brainlab

#NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth

Congratulations to @UMneurosurgery recipient of a 2026-27 NREF Clinical Fellowship Grant in cranial neurosurgery. Thank you to @Medtronic for investing in advanced training and the future of patient care. #Neurosurgery #NREF #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth #FutureofNeurosurgery @AllanLeviMD

Prevention is one of the most powerful tools in neurosurgery.

As part of #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth, Dr. Blake Taylor of @NeurosurgUCSF shares five things every parent should know before purchasing an e-bike for their child. Understanding the risks can help prevent serious es.

Watch the video and share it with another parent.

Thank you to @ZEISSmeditec for their support of #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth

#EBikeSafety #HelmetSafety #BrainInjuryAwareness #ConcussionAwareness #Neurosurgery @neurosurgery @KatieOrrico @JohnMaaMD @AmCollSurgeons

Thrilled to share that our Neurology & Neurosurgery program is now ranked #14 in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report! 🧠📈
We are NOW in the top 1.4% of all ranked hospitals nationwide, an outstanding achievement by an extraordinary team. 🙌
#neurosurgery #neurology #USNews

Welcome to #NeurosurgeryAwarenessMonth! Follow along with @AANSNeuro as we highlight the stories of neurosurgeons and our patients who we are so fortunate to treat. To start here’s a picture of me from intern year taking out my first tumor. #medtwitter

Complex cases -> Critical decisions -> Real impact. Submit your abstract to #AANS2027 and help define the future of neurosurgical care: annualmeeting.aans.org/abstract-cente…