CNS-RosmanSearch: How to be Successful in Private Practice as a Neurosurgeon

Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery Ep. 2: How to be Successful in Private Practice as a Neurosurgeon We will explore what it takes to be successful in private practice as a neurosurgeon, and discuss some real life examples.

Title: LITT for GBM Guest Faculty: Ashish Shah, MD Hosts: Chris Newman, MD and Seth Oliveria, MD In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashish Shah of the University of Miami to explore the roles for and limits of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in glioblastoma. We explore standard use cases, “inoperable tumors”, blood-brain barrier disruption, clinical trials, and of course areas of active controversy.

The development of up-to-date evidence and consensus based clinical care guidelines and algorithms for pTBI provide guidance to care providers in the prehospital and emergency medicine, surgical and intensive care settings. Brad Elder, MD Randy S. Bell, MD (CAPT (ret), MC, USN) Gregory W. J. Hawryluk, MD, PhD

March 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Neurological Outcomes and the Role of Timing in the Surgical Management of Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Without Fracture and Dislocation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/03000/neurological_outcomes_and_the_role_of_timing_in.3.aspx Authors: Mohamad Bydon Guest Faculty: Steven Roth Resident Planner: Zachary Sorrentino Moderator: Kimberly Hoang

Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace Ep. 3: Leadership at a Scale Guest: Elad Levy Hosts: Brian Gantwerker & Chris Newman In this episode, we sit down with former CNS president and current Chair of the University of Buffalo Department of Neurosurgery Dr. Elad Levy for a wide ranging discussion on leading the CNS. Dr. Levy shares his insights on leadership transitions, setting an agenda, balancing the various opinions in the room, and the lessons learned from his experiences.

February 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes: Measures of Impact of Awake Surgery in Glioma Treatment To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/02000/maximizing_tumor_resection_and_managing_cognitive.15.aspx Authors: Silvio Sarubbo and Luca Zigiotto Guest Faculty: Pablo Valdes Resident Planner: Alexander Himstead Podcast Committee Vice Chair/Moderator: Martin Pham

Title: Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates Guest: Ann Stroink Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie In this episode of the CNS wellness podcast, we speak to a career neurosurgeon who has transitioned into a new role as a whole person health advocate and practitioner. Dr. Ann Stroink enlightens us with a unique and fresh perspective that's important both for us as Physicians and as people ourselves. We get front row seat in making tangible changes that can help our patients in their recovery from surgery and simultaneously positively affect our own health.  We hope you join us in the conversation.

January 2026 Journal Club Podcast Title: Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2026/01000/percutaneous_endoscopic_debridement_and_drainage.11.aspx Authors: Nischal Acharya and Michael Oh Guest Faculty: Christoph Hofstetter Resident Planner: Roxana Beladi Podcast Committee Chair/Moderator: Kimberly Hoang

Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery Ep. 1: Negotiating Your Employment Agreement In this episode, Jonathan Haines sits down with Attorney Ericka Adler to explore the key elements of your employment contract, providing clear insights and expert advice in this episode.

Title: ICH Evacuation Guest Faculty: J Mocco, MD, MS Hosts: Chris Newman, MD and Seth Oliveria, MD In this episode we welcome Dr. J Mocco to discuss the nuances of evacuation of intracerebral hematoma. We review the indications, timing and techniques used for this procedure including the evidence that us available to guide clinical practice.