A Career in Academic Interventional Spine with Dr. Zack McCormick

Update: 2025-09-11

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Ever wondered what opportunities await through an academic career in pain management or interventional spine? Our RFC technology subcommittee member Michael Blatt, MD met with Zack McCormick, MD to learn more about his path towards a career involving founding and directing a fellowship program and a clinical research program, publishing hundreds of peer-reviewed articles, taking on leadership roles at his hospital and national organizations, and collaborating on medical device innovation.

Episode Credits: Michael Blatt MD, Zack McCormick MD, Sanjana Ayyagari MD

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