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Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Community – Fall 2019 Update

Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) Community – Fall 2019 Update

To Educate, Inspire and Encourage Women Neurosurgeons This edition of the Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) newsletter serves to bring attention to the interconnections present within our profession, and beyond, with a focus on wellness topics, including...

WINS 30th Anniversary Celebration

Next year brings an exciting time for WINS and the WINS community. Celebrating 30 years since the establishment of the WINS section, there will be events planned throughout the year to celebrate the history of the section and its achievements. Some of...

Honor Your Mentor Funds Contributions

Special thank you from our WINS community to those who donated to Honor Your Mentor Funds! Your support is highly appreciated! Karin M. Muraszko Honor Your Mentor Fund Beverly Aagaard Kienitz, MD Ellen L. Air, MD, PhD, FAANS Chiazo S. Amene,...
Spotlight on Wellness: A Neurosurgeon’s View on Yoga and Spine Health

Spotlight on Wellness: A Neurosurgeon’s View on Yoga and Spine Health

For those with spine related conditions and those noticing overall progression of degenerative processes in the spine, Sheri Dewan, MD, FAANS, explains, “The spine can become rigid — almost fused — over time, if you don’t move it, causing pain and oth...

Mentorship is Not Hierarchical

After a long day of completing a neurosurgical case in the operating room, my neurosurgery attending and I (a fellow at the time) both went out for a well-deserved sushi dinner. During dinner, we had the opportunity to sit, eat and connect...
WINS Visa Award Winner, Spring 2019

WINS Visa Award Winner, Spring 2019

Congratulations to our WINS VISA awardee for spring 2019, Silvia Hernández Durán, MD, who was presented with the award during the 2019 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, in April. She completed her medical training at the Universidad d...
WINS Spotlight on Regional Mentors and Mentees

WINS Spotlight on Regional Mentors and Mentees

Spotlight on Mentee in Michigan/Ohio Theresa Elder is a recent graduate of Central Michigan University College of Medicine and new member of WINS. Her first exposure to neurosurgery occurred late in her final year of medical school, and she ultimately...
Media Corner: WINS Member featured in Sheridan Road Magazine

Media Corner: WINS Member featured in Sheridan Road Magazine

“Cutting Her Own Path” by Allison Duncan (Oct 3, 2019) Sheridan Road Magazine recently featured Sheri Dewan, MD, FAANS, discussing the topic of being a neurosurgeon and mother. In the article, Dr. Dewan, mother of three, recounts her path to bec...

Upcoming Events

Please join us at these upcoming events at the CNS Meeting in October 2019 in San Francisco. Residency Program Update and Training the Trainers Symposium Sat., Oct 19 Beating Press Ganey Course Tues., Oct 22 Branding and Social Media in Your...

WINS Speakers Bureau

Leadership/Mentorship Aviva Abosch (AANS SPC) Deborah L. Benzil (AANS Vice President, CSNS Chair) Aruna Ganju (Past PD- Northwestern) Isabelle M. Germano (Tenured professor Mount Sinai) Odette Harris (Director of Neurotrauma, Stanford) Linda...

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all our contributors and editorial team for the current version of the newsletter. Editors and Contributors Alia Hdeib, MD Sheri Dewan, MD Editorial Team Stephanie Cowart, AANS Communications Specialist

WINS 2020 Celebration – Honoring the 30th Anniversary of WINS

The year 2020 brings an exciting time to the WINS community with the 30th  Anniversary of Women in Neurosurgery (WINS). Although our kick-off events at the AANS Annual Meeting, which included the NREF Muraszko Timmons Pediatric Neurosurgery and...

WINS 2020 Celebration: WINS Online Store

As you peruse the WINS Online Store , you will be greeted on the home page by the artwork that has become the centerpiece for our 30-year celebration with the invitation to explore further and the greeting below: "WINS' 30th Anniversary: Help Us Celebrate!...

WINS on Social Media

We are happy to announce WINS' presence on social media. In the past year, the WINS Communications Committee has developed social media profiles on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Started in November 2019, the WINS Twitter profile has continued to grow,...

Book Corner: I Want to Be a Neurosurgeon

I Want to Be a Neurosurgeon Do you know a child you want to inspire? Written to encourage girls to follow their dreams, this downloadable book has been provided free of charge to WINS members. Please check it out and share! If you enjoyed reading...

WINS Virtual Chats – Connecting During a Pandemic

With the unprecedented changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and cancellation of in-person events this spring, WINS hosted several chats on Zoom to help foster dialogue and communication in the WINS community during this time. Our social media...

WINS Reception with the Spine Section and Pain Section

In early March, the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves and the AANS/CNS Section on Pain held their annual meetings in Las Vegas, with joint events and presentations. WINS held a reception on March 7, 2020, with attendees...

Local/Regional Event Spotlight: Northeastern Ohio Gathering

Local/regional events for women neurosurgeons occur in various locations throughout the year. Here we feature a spring gathering of women neurosurgeons and neurosurgeons in training in Northeastern Ohio, practicing in the greater Cleveland area and Akron....

Mentee Spotlight: Disep Ijeoma Ojukwu, MD, MBA, MPH

Dr. Disep Ijeoma Ojukwu, a recent medical school graduate, has been involved with WINS and the WINS social media team. Here, she tells how mentorship has been vital in her journey to becoming a neurosurgeon. I was born and raised in Glendale, California....

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all our contributors and editorial team for the current version of the newsletter. EditorsAlia Hdeib, MD Editorial TeamStephanie Cowart, AANS Communications Specialist

Virtual Cocktail Party and Premiere of WINS Celebration Video

2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of WINS. To celebrate, WINS held a virtual cocktail party on the audiovisual interactive Zoom platform. The event, held virtually on October 22, 2020, was a fun-filled evening celebrating a historic...

WINS Series on the Neurosurgery Blog

2020 marks the 30th anniversary of WINS and to celebrate this historic event the Neurosurgery Blog is featuring a series of articles and contributions highlighting the goals of the WINS Section: to educate, inspire and encourage women neurosurgeons in...

Someone Who Looks Like Me

As a medical student preparing to enter residency, I thought that I knew a lot of the qualities that would be important and that I would value in a training program. The list was long: clinical exposure, case mix, case volume, total number of cases by...

Women in Neurosurgery Local Events: Connecting Medical Students, Residents and Women Surgeons during a Pandemic

Unprecedented during our modern times, the advent of the COVID-19 global pandemic in 2020 has seen cancellations of in-person events. However, using audiovisual platforms, groups of women neurosurgeons continue to strive to connect to build and continue...

Spotlight on WINS: Awards and Announcements

WINS 2020 Louise Eisenhardt Award Winner Congratulations to the 2020 Louise Eisenhardt Awardee Siri Sahib Singh Khalsa, MD Abstract: “Automated Intraoperative Frozen Diagnosis of Brain Tumors Using Machine Learning"

Book Corner: A Look Back at Previous WINS Celebrations

With the 30th Anniversary of WINS, we offer a look back at previous WINS publications throughout the years, focusing on the book, “Heart of a Lion, Hands of a Woman: What Women Neurosurgeons Do,” which was undertaken as a celebration of WINS' 20th ann...

WINS Online and on Social Media

Join WINS online and on social media for the latest updates and news! We hope to see you there! Website http://www.neurosurgerywins.org/ Twitter https://twitter.com/WINSneurosurge1 Facebook https://m.facebook.com/WomenInNeurosurgery/ Instagram...

Acknowledgements

We would like to thank all our contributors and editorial team for the current version of the newsletter. Editors Alia Hdeib, MD, FAANS Editorial Team Stephanie Cowart, AANS Communications Specialist

Celebrating 30 Years of Women in Neurosurgery (WINS)

This year brings an exciting time to WINS and the neurosurgery community with the historic 30th anniversary of WINS. Since its establishment, WINS has fostered an environment and community centered around its mission: to educate, inspire and encourage...

WINS Community Update

  As we come back from an unprecedented 2020, we are excited to celebrate upcoming events in the WINS community. In this edition of the WINS newsletter we explore WINS updates, including mentorship efforts, new awards and scholarships, upcoming...

WINS Mentorship Program

The WINS Outreach Committee is excited to announce the launch of a new mentorship program for female residents, fellows, and medical students interested in pursuing neurosurgery. The program will consist of two mentoring groups: one with faculty members...

Honoring International Women Leaders in Neurosurgery

In March 2021, the Journal of Neurosurgery (JNS) Neurosurgical Focus published a monumental edition entitled International Women Leaders in Neurosurgery: Past and Present . This issue consisted of 19 articles which showcased many of the accomplishments...

History of Women in Neurosurgery (WINS)

While the year 2020 brought unprecedented global changes with the COVID -19 pandemic, it also brought a time of celebration of 30 years of WINS. The JNS Focus this spring highlighted topics related to International Women Leaders in Neurosurgery: Past...

Awards and Scholarships

WINS is pleased to announce new Awards and Scholarships this year, including the Future Women Leaders in Neurosurgery Scholarship and the Shelly D. Timmons Leadership Award. For more information, please see details below or visit us on the WINS website. Future...

WINS on Social Media, WINS Community Happenings

Thanks to our members’ efforts to establish and maintain our WINS presence online, today you can see happening from the WINS community on our social media platforms throughout the year. Examples of happenings posted our social media include community u...

WINS Upcoming Events

Please join WINS at our upcoming events listed below. We hope to see you there! WINS at the CNS Annual Meeting  

Acknowledgements

Thank you to all our contributors and editorial team for the current version of the newsletter. Editors Alia Hdeib, MD, FAANS Editorial Team Stephanie Cowart, AANS Communications Specialist

Cut From the Same Cloth

At Case Western Reserve University, the history of women in neurosurgery runs deep. The program has a long history of graduating female surgeons and the trend continues. Currently, the program has 5 female residents along with 4 female faculty members....
WINS Community Updates

WINS Community Updates

WINS is excited to share updates from our larger community since our last issue. As we are emerging from a time of disruption from our previous routines due to the pandemic, and as we are resuming our in-person meetings, we look forward to continued...
WINS Anniversary Celebration and Reception

WINS Anniversary Celebration and Reception

With the long-awaited return of in-person meetings and conferences, the WINS community celebrated together at the WINS Anniversary Celebration and WINS Reception on Sunday, October 17, 2021, during the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) Meeting in...
WINS Career Symposium

WINS Career Symposium

The WINS-sponsored Women in Neurosurgery Career Symposium at the CNS meeting in Austin, Texas on Sunday, October 17, 2021, was well attended. The course directors were Dr. Ann Parr and Dr. Jennifer Sweet. Faculty included Drs. Ellen L. Air, Maya A. Babu,...
WINS Virtual Happy Hour

WINS Virtual Happy Hour

WINS hosted a virtual happy hour event on Thursday, February 3, 2022 in conjunction with celebrating Nation Women’s Physician Day on the same occasion. The event was held virtually and included a welcome by Dr. Ellen Air, followed by a tribute to Dr. E...
WINS at the Spine Summit 2022

WINS at the Spine Summit 2022

The WINS community had the opportunity to gather, celebrate and network at the 2022 Spine Summit Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, this February.  The meeting of the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves was held in Las Vegas, ...

WINS Upcoming Events

Please join WINS at our upcoming events below. We hope to see you all there!

WINS On Social Media

WINS continues to have a growing presence on social media, where the community can keep up with recent events, discussions, and updates from the section. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Twitter @WINSneurosurge1    https://twitter.com/WINSneurosurge1 ...
Recent Publications

Recent Publications

Several articles, some authored by WINS members, highlight topics related to the missions of WINS. We would like to highlight here some of them, and encourage you to read more at the links below for the full articles and more in-depth information. You...

Acknowledgments

April 2022   Thank you to all our contributors and editorial team for the current version of the newsletter.   Editors: Alia Hdeib, MD, FAANS   Editorial Team: Jennifer Ocampo-Martinez, MPA, American Association...

WINS Community Updates

In this edition of the newsletter, WINS is excited to share the section’s past and future events. Here WINS explores some of the events at the previous AANS Annual Scientific Meeting this spring in Philadelphia and introduce some of our upcoming courses a...

Acknowledgements

Thank you to all our contributors. Editors                 We would also like to thank our resident editor representative Dr. Nina Yoh, resident, Department of Neurological Surgery,...

WINS at the AANS 2022 Spring Meeting

At the 2022 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia this past April, Women in Neurosurgery (WINS) held its annual AANS WINS Breakfast. featuring Esther Duflo, PhD, and the 2022 Louise Eisenhardt Lecturer. Guests included graduate and medical students,...

Mentorship at WINS

Following a successful inaugural 2021-2022 season, WINS is excited to announce the following updates to the WINS Mentorship Program. This is the first year that activities have been tailored for each level of training in neurosurgery from medical students...

WINS Medical Student Working Group

The WINS Medical Student Working Group was established in January 2022 to formalize pathways for leadership, mentorship and research opportunities, while also identifying ways in which medical students can help advance the mission of WINS. Alexandra (Sasha)...

In the WINS News

Congratulations to the new 2022-2023 American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) President Dr. Ann R Stroink, MD, FAANS. Dr. Stroink has a history of service in organized neurosurgery. We are proud to see female leadership in our ranks. Please...

The Changing Landscape of Neurosurgery

Leveling the Playing Field – Thoughts on Parental Leave  Given the current climate for women and reproductive rights in this country, it remains imperative that as representation of women in neurosurgery increases, we continue to advocate for po...

WINS Upcoming Events

WINS at CNS 2022 Please join WINS at the following upcoming events at the CNS Meeting in San Francisco,  October 8-12. Be sure to check out our social media platforms and website  for up-to-date information on the events and other news, as information m...

WINS Community Updates

WINS Community Updates Alia Hdeib, MD, FAANS, FACS, and Rupa Juthani, MD, FAANS In this spring 2023 edition of the newsletter, we explore Women in Neurosurgery Section’s past and upcoming events as well as announcements and activities in the c...

2022 CNS Annual Meeting

WINS CNS 2022 Meeting Kathryn Becker, Marissa Kruk, Martha Isabel Vilca Salas, Taimur Hassan, Anvitha Sathya, Dionysia Kravarioti, Tamia Potter We had a vibrant and successful CNS 2022 Meeting featuring events hosted by WINS. Here are a few highlights...

Medical Student Updates

WINS Medical Student Updates Kathryn Becker, Marissa Kruk, Martha Isabel Vilca Salas, Taimur Hassan, Anvitha Sathya, Dionysia Kravarioti, Tamia Potter We are incredibly proud of our WINS Medical Student Committee, and the members who continue to...

WINS Opportunities

WINS Opportunities Kathryn Becker, Marissa Kruk, Martha Isabel Vilca Salas, Taimur Hassan, Anvitha Sathya, Dionysia Kravarioti, Tamia Potter Future Women Leaders in Neurosurgery Scholarship The 2023 Future Women Leaders in Neurosurgery Scholarship...

WINS Women of the Month

Anvitha Sathya   Our WINS Medical Student Committee launched a new program highlighting faculty with a feature “Woman of the Month” starting in November, 2022. Below find our 2022 featured women and their incredible accomplishments.   January 202...

Wins Member Spotlight- Mentorship and Community

Paying it Forward – Mentorship in Neurosurgery All throughout my preparation to become a physician, female leaders and mentors have played a central role in helping me identify and achieve my goals. As a young college student, I had the opportunity t...

AANS 2023 Annual Meeting Upcoming Events

Women in Neurosurgery Celebration Saturday, April 22 | 7 - 9 pm JW Marriot L.A. Live 2023 AANS Annual Meeting Hosted by the NREF         We are thrilled to be celebrating the 30th anniversary of...

Health and Wellness

Kathryn Becker, Marissa Kruk, Martha Isabel Vilca Salas, Taimur Hassan, Anvitha Sathya, Dionysia Kravarioti, Tamia Potter   Focusing more on your physical and mental health this year? Take advantage of the complimentary CNS wellness resources,...

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements Thank you to all our contributors and editorial team for their work on the newsletter. Faculty Editors Alia Hdeib, MD, FAANS, FACS and Rupa Juthani, MD, FAANS             Medical Stude...