2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-AANS Presidential Address

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The transcript summarizes a speech given by Dr. Alex Vlodka, the current AANS president, during the 2018 annual scientific meeting. Dr. Vlodka's children, Patrick and Jacqueline, introduce him and share personal observations about how their father embodies the theme of service. They discuss their grandparents' history of fleeing Lithuania and settling in Chicago, which instilled in their father the values of resilience, bravery, and resourcefulness. Dr. Vlodka's passion for outdoor adventures and sports, as well as his support for Chicago sports teams, is highlighted. His decision to pursue a career in medicine influenced by his father and grandfather is mentioned. The children describe their father's love for animals and how he encouraged them to explore activities and pursue their passions. They emphasize the values of hard work and tenacity that Dr. Vlodka instilled in them and his dedication to his patients and community. They also reflect on their father's role as a leader, not only in the medical field but also in administration, advocacy, and altruism. Dr. Vlodka's speech focuses on the importance of administration, advocacy, and altruism in neurosurgery. He highlights the need for neurosurgeons to be engaged in administrative work to improve healthcare systems and the importance of advocating for the profession and patients. He emphasizes the need for neurosurgeons to prioritize altruism and volunteerism to make a difference in the world. Dr. Vlodka concludes by challenging the audience to use their talents to make the world a better place. The transcript does not provide any credits.

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Alex B. Valadka, MD, FAANS

Keywords

Dr. Alex Vlodka

service

resilience

career in medicine

animals

patients

administration

advocacy

neurosurgery