American Association of Neurological Surgeons at Downstate
The Downstate chapter of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons is led by medical students with a strong interest in advancing neurosurgical education, research, and advocacy.
Downstate AANS members are pursuing global health research on stroke, participating in brain tumor research, and helped to organize the inaugural Downstate Global Neuroscience Initiative symposium on Advancing Health Equity held on May 31, 2023. We have hosted several panels on the neurosurgery residency application process, featuring neurosurgery faculty and students who successfully matched! Service-learning events like the Neurocharity softball tournament or the American Brain Tumor Association 5K are focused on supporting neurosurgery research.
We regularly host journal club and suture clinic workshops led by neurosurgery faculty or students. Plans are in the works for craniectomy and laminectomy drill skills workshops that offer medical students the opportunity to learn more from local neurosurgeons about anatomical landmarks and key surgical concepts, while gaining familiarity with using tools of the operating room.
Upcoming Events
Other Events
Journal Club/Seminar
- April 11, 2024
Featuring Dr. Margetis and Pemla Jagtiani, rising MS3
KCH Suture Clinics are back
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Starting Friday March 15th at 3:30pm!
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All skill levels from beginner to advanced are welcome to attend.
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Sessions are held in KCH C-3118. Please email Neurosurgeon Dr. St. Clair, stclae@nychhc.org, to be added to the mailing list.
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E-Board Applications
Happy to announce that all E-Board positions have been filled!
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