As 2023 draws to a close, AANS Neurosurgeon illuminates the multifaceted tapestry of the neurosurgeon’s financial well-being, weaving insights into the threads of professional and personal security.
Starting with the traditions established by Harvey Cushing, neurological surgery has always been a medical and surgical subspecialty that has been defined by inquiry, innovation and creativity. Neurosurgeons are, by nature, committed to the advancement of the field to improve the quality and quantity of human life. Our potential contributions are only possible if we have the privilege of being able to practice as neurosurgeons. David Michaels concisely outlines the disability insurance options that all neurosurgeons need to consider as they embark upon their career. In a similar fashion, father and son neurosurgeons, Drs. Rick and David Fessler, discuss the history behind universities’ desire to own faculty members’ intellectual property.
Both medical disability and legal difficulties can pose threats to a neurosurgeon’s well-being. With 2024, AANS Neurosurgeon will feature regular updates from the nine joint sections (History of Neurosurgery, Cerebrovascular, Neurotrauma & Critical Care, Pain, Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Spine and Peripheral Nerves, Stereotactic and Functional, Tumors and WINS). In addition, the online socioeconomic publication of the AANS will include monthly features/columns on Practice Management Pearls, Finances for the Neurosurgeon, Global Neurosurgery and Beating Burnout.
