2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Serving Neurosurgery

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In this video, Dr. Hunt Bajor discusses the concept of service to neurosurgery in his talk entitled "Serving Neurosurgery a Primer." He highlights his own experiences and roles within the field, such as serving as president of various organizations and being involved in board and chair positions. Dr. Bajor emphasizes the importance of actively practicing physicians being involved in policy-making and legislative processes to advocate for neurosurgery. He also discusses the ways in which neurosurgeons can make a difference in areas like global medicine, NFL policies, public health crises, and physician burnout. Dr. Bajor emphasizes the need for mentorship, learning from mentors, and being open to new ideas and perspectives. He also talks about the challenges and trade-offs of a career in neurosurgery, including the impact on family and personal life. Dr. Bajor concludes by discussing the structure and evolution of the different neurosurgical societies and organizations, and the role of leadership and service in advancing the field.

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H. Hunt Batjer, MD, FAANS

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Dr. Hunt Bajor

service to neurosurgery

Serving Neurosurgery a Primer

physicians in policy-making

global medicine

NFL policies

public health crises