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The CNS' suite of complimentary podcasts cover CNS journal articles from Neurosurgery and Operative Neurosurgery, as well as CNS Guidelines, Controversies in Neurosurgery, Optimizing Neurosurgical Practice, CNS Partner Podcasts and the CNS Leadership Institute. Podcasts are available on Apple, SoundCloud, Spotify and YouTube.
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Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery
Ep. 2: How to be Successful in Private Practice as a Neurosurgeon
We will explore what it takes to be successful in private practice as a neurosurgeon, and discuss some real life examples.
Title: LITT for GBM
Guest Faculty: Ashish Shah, MD
Hosts: Chris Newman, MD and Seth Oliveria, MD
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ashish Shah of the University of Miami to explore the roles for and limits of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in glioblastoma. We explore standard use cases, “inoperable tumors”, blood-brain barrier disruption, clinical trials, and of course areas of active controversy.
The development of up-to-date evidence and consensus based clinical care guidelines and algorithms for pTBI provide guidance to care providers in the prehospital and emergency medicine, surgical and intensive care settings.
Brad Elder, MD
Randy S. Bell, MD (CAPT (ret), MC, USN)
Gregory W. J. Hawryluk, MD, PhD
March 2026 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Neurological Outcomes and the Role of Timing in the Surgical Management of Patients With Cervical Spinal Cord Injury Without Fracture and Dislocation: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/03000/neurological_outcomes_and_the_role_of_timing_in.3.aspx
Authors: Mohamad Bydon
Guest Faculty: Steven Roth
Resident Planner: Zachary Sorrentino
Moderator: Kimberly Hoang
Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace
Ep. 3: Leadership at a Scale
Guest: Elad Levy
Hosts: Brian Gantwerker & Chris Newman
In this episode, we sit down with former CNS president and current Chair of the University of Buffalo Department of Neurosurgery Dr. Elad Levy for a wide ranging discussion on leading the CNS. Dr. Levy shares his insights on leadership transitions, setting an agenda, balancing the various opinions in the room, and the lessons learned from his experiences.
February 2026 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes: Measures of Impact of Awake Surgery in Glioma Treatment
To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/02000/maximizing_tumor_resection_and_managing_cognitive.15.aspx
Authors: Silvio Sarubbo and Luca Zigiotto
Guest Faculty: Pablo Valdes
Resident Planner: Alexander Himstead
Podcast Committee Vice Chair/Moderator: Martin Pham
Title: Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates
Guest: Ann Stroink
Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie
In this episode of the CNS wellness podcast, we speak to a career neurosurgeon who has transitioned into a new role as a whole person health advocate and practitioner. Dr. Ann Stroink enlightens us with a unique and fresh perspective that's important both for us as Physicians and as people ourselves. We get front row seat in making tangible changes that can help our patients in their recovery from surgery and simultaneously positively affect our own health. We hope you join us in the conversation.
January 2026 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm
To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2026/01000/percutaneous_endoscopic_debridement_and_drainage.11.aspx
Authors: Nischal Acharya and Michael Oh
Guest Faculty: Christoph Hofstetter
Resident Planner: Roxana Beladi
Podcast Committee Chair/Moderator: Kimberly Hoang
Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery
Ep. 1: Negotiating Your Employment Agreement
In this episode, Jonathan Haines sits down with Attorney Ericka Adler to explore the key elements of your employment contract, providing clear insights and expert advice in this episode.
Title: ICH Evacuation
Guest Faculty: J Mocco, MD, MS
Hosts: Chris Newman, MD and Seth Oliveria, MD
In this episode we welcome Dr. J Mocco to discuss the nuances of evacuation of intracerebral hematoma. We review the indications, timing and techniques used for this procedure including the evidence that us available to guide clinical practice.
December 2025 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Association Between Operative Neurosurgical Intervention and Favorable Discharge Among Patients With Traumatic Subdural Hematoma and Poor Neurological Examination
To read journal article: jhttps://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/12000/association_between_operative_neurosurgical.15.aspx
Author: Tej Azad
Guest Faculty: Ryan Kitagawa
Moderator: Laura Zima
Committee Co-Chair: Rafael Vega
1November 2025 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Thrombectomy for Patients With Large-Volume Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 6 Randomized Trials
To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/11000/thrombectomy_for_patients_with_large_volume.5.aspx
Author: Mark Harrigan
Guest Faculty: David Altschul
Moderator: Zachary Sorrentino
Committee Co-Chair: Kimberly Hoang
In this episode of the CNS Innovation Podcast, moderator Dr. David Dornbos interviews Dr. Vincent Tutino, who is nominated for the 2025 CNS Innovator of the Year Award, for his innovation AneuScreen+.
Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace
Episode 2: Transforming Culture and Building Success
Guest: Robert Spetzler
Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Chris Newman
This conversation highlights Dr. Robert Spetzler’s pivotal role in building the team that transformed Barrow Neurological Institute into the powerhouse it is today. The discussion will explore what the institution was like prior to Dr. Spetzler's arrival, how he set the course for the program, and how he adapted his approach through both successes and challenges.
In this episode of the CNS Innovation Podcast, moderator Dr. David Dornbos interviews Dr. Navzer Engineer, who is nominated for the 2025 CNS Innovator of the Year Award, for his innovation Vivistim.
In this episode of the CNS Innovation Podcast, moderators Emal Lesha and David Dornbos interview Dr. Cargill Alleyne, who is nominated for the 2025 CNS Innovator of the Year Award, for his innovation Nanoshunt.
October 2025 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Deep Brain Stimulation Electrode Deviations are Associated With Brain Stiffness Interfaces Measured by Magnetic Resonance Elastography
To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2025/10000/deep_brain_stimulation_electrode_deviations_are.8.aspx
Author: Chengyuan Wu
Guest Faculty: Kim Burchiel
Moderator: Helen Shi
Committee Co-Chair: Rafael Vega
Title: MIPS for ICH: Ground-breaking Innovation for MIS ICH Evacuation and Future Directions
Guests: David Dornbos and Mark Bain
MIS ICH evacuation has become standard of care following the ENRICH trial and the introduction of level 1 evidence showing efficacy. We discuss the pearls and pitfalls of this approach and how to best build systems of care to enhance its success. While this has been a frameshift in ICH management, numerous questions remain unanswered and are the focus of ongoing trials and research.
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Title: Wellness Podcast: Peak Performance: Wellness Strategies for Neurosurgeons
Guest Faculty: Pilin Anice and Raqeeb Haque
Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie
In this episode, we will explore practical ways to support the wellness of neurosurgeons. Through our discussion we will discover strategies to maintain energy in high-stress environments, improve sleep quality, manage stress effectively, and make smart nutrition choices.
September 2025 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Ventricular Entry During Glioblastoma Resection is Associated With Reduced Survival and Increased Risk of Distant Recurrence
To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2025/09000/ventricular_entry_during_glioblastoma_resection_is.10.aspx
Author: Neslihan Gecici and Pascal Zinn
Guest Faculty: Bryan Choi
Moderator: Alexander Himstead
Committee Co-Chair: Kimberly Hoang
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