APP Master Sessions-Welcome: Presidential Greeting

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In the video, Dr. Alex Vlodka, president of the AANS, addresses the audience at a neurosurgery conference in New Orleans. He emphasizes the importance of advanced practice providers, sharing his positive experiences working with nurse practitioners and physician assistants. With the aging population and increasing healthcare needs, he emphasizes the need for collaboration among physicians and the crucial role of neurosurgical professionals. Dr. Vlodka also discusses the structuring of the AANS, splitting it into three entities: AANS, NREF, and NPA. He highlights the importance of sections within the organization and collaborations with international societies. He concludes by mentioning the guest speakers and events at the conference. No credits are provided.

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Alex B. Valadka, MD, FAANS, FACS

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Dr. Alex Vlodka

AANS

neurosurgery conference

advanced practice providers

collaboration among physicians