The Neurosurgeon's Journey

Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center

The Neurosurgeon's Journey podcast is a collaboration between the Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center (MSNTC) and the Young Neurosurgeons Committee (YNC). Michael Kortz and Jeremiah Johnson discuss all topics related to a career in Neurosurgery with a wide array of guests, to help students, residents, and attendings navigate the winding path. | [email protected] | neurosurgerytraining.org/tnj

20 Episodes

Episode 19 - Professional Development Series: A Conversation with Dr. Oren Gottfried
12/15/2021
43:16
Dr. Gottfried of Duke Neurosurgery shares advice on approaching interviews with enthusiasm, asking thoughtful questions, and prioritizing relationships with patients.
Episode 18 - Professional Development Series: What Should I Do as an M1 or M2?
9/29/2021
58:39
Weill Cornell medical student Kyle Zappi shares his experience on navigating a path towards neurosurgery during early medical school.
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Episode 17 - Professional Development Series: The Paths To and Through Neurosurgery
8/4/2021
38:01
A discussion on what being a neurosurgeons entails and who might be fit for a career in the field.
Episode 16 - Innovators in Neurosurgery: Dr. John Adler
6/30/2021
50:42
Dr. John Adler of Stanford Medicine shares career experience defined by his innovative spirit in stereotactic radiosurgery, medical publishing, and beyond. He discusses how to reimagine what is possible and bring new, creative ideas into medical reality.
Episode 15 - Residency Application Series: Post-Match Lessons Learned
5/26/2021
51:31
Three exceptional individuals share their paths to residency matching. Sakib Huq of Pitt Neurosurgery, Michael Rothbaum of Oregon HSU Neurosurgery, and Molly Farrell of UTSA Neurosurgery discuss sub-internships, applications, and interviews.
Episode 14 - Professional Development Series: A Conversation with Nader Dahdaleh
4/28/2021
45:12
In the context of the pandemic, Dr. Dahdaleh of Northwestern Neurosurgery shares insights on how the pandemic has affected his practice and education, how we can stay vigilant in the face of adversity, how to ace Sub-Is, and emphasizes the role of virtual learning and the importance of letters of recommendation.
Episode 13 - Subspecialty Series: The Neurotrauma and Neurocritical Care Pathway
3/31/2021
31:01
Dr. DiGiorgio of UCSF Neurosurgery discusses the pathways to becoming a trauma specialist and how neurosurgeons can interact with health policy.
Episode 12 - Professional Development Series: The Military's Lessons for Neurosurgery
3/3/2021
53:56
Dr. Jonathan Martin of Connecticut Children's Hospital and Dr. Ryan Radwanski of MSNTC share how grit and resilience translate from their military experiences to neurosurgery.
Episode 11 - Professional Development Series: The MD/PhD Pathway and Research in Neurosurgery
2/17/2021
59:25
Dr. Brandon Lucke-Wold of the University of Florida Neurosurgery and Divine Nwafor of West Virginia University School of Medicine discuss the MD/PhD pathway and research in neurosurgery.
Episode 10 - Professional Development Series: Considerations for the Pre-Med
1/20/2021
43:32
A discussion on the considerations for pre-medical students interested in neurosurgery, with guests Blake Bogin of James Madison University and Matt Rosenthal of Cornell University.

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The Neurosurgeon's Journey

Medical Student Neurosurgery Training Center

20 Episodes

Episode 19 - Professional Development Series: A Conversation with Dr. Oren Gottfried

Episode 18 - Professional Development Series: What Should I Do as an M1 or M2?

Episode 17 - Professional Development Series: The Paths To and Through Neurosurgery

Episode 16 - Innovators in Neurosurgery: Dr. John Adler

Episode 15 - Residency Application Series: Post-Match Lessons Learned

Episode 14 - Professional Development Series: A Conversation with Nader Dahdaleh

Episode 13 - Subspecialty Series: The Neurotrauma and Neurocritical Care Pathway

Episode 12 - Professional Development Series: The Military's Lessons for Neurosurgery

Episode 11 - Professional Development Series: The MD/PhD Pathway and Research in Neurosurgery

Episode 10 - Professional Development Series: Considerations for the Pre-Med