AANS Beyond 2023: Team Member Collection-Opening Session

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Video Summary

In the first part of the video, the speaker introduces the various awards and lectureships in neurosurgery. They highlight the Rodin family lecturers, Andy Grand and Jeff Sorensen, for their contributions to teaching neuroanatomy. The Rodin collection, an online platform for learning, is discussed, including its features and accessibility. Next, Dr. Edward Laws is honored with the Distinguished Service Award, while Dr. Alexa Kennedy receives the Humanitarian Award for their respective contributions to the field. Dr. Tony Asher is introduced as the Charles L. Plant lecturer for his work in improving patient care through quality data projects. The importance of outcome science is emphasized. The video concludes with a call to action for neurosurgeons to advocate for changes in healthcare and continue advancing the field for the benefit of patients.<br /><br />In the second part, the video features a comedic speaker, Dr. Glaucon Flecken, who addresses the audience. The speaker acknowledges the stereotypes associated with neurosurgeons but emphasizes their importance and the need for an ego in their profession. They discuss the role of social media advocacy, using an example of a video that prompted change in health insurance companies. The speaker encourages neurosurgeons to utilize social media to advocate for their profession and patients. The video concludes by acknowledging donors to the National Sports Brain Bank and inviting attendees to visit the exhibit hall.

Keywords

awards

lectureships

neurosurgery

Rodin family lecturers

teaching neuroanatomy

Rodin collection

online platform

Dr. Edward Laws

Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Alexa Kennedy

Humanitarian Award

Dr. Tony Asher

Charles L. Plant lecturer

outcome science

neurosurgeons