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09/30/2026

The next chapter of medical device innovation is taking shape at the FDA.

Join our upcoming webinar, FDA Medical Device User Fee Reauthorization and What It Means for Neurosurgery, for a closer look at what’s at stake for medical device innovation and why it matters for neurosurgeons and their patients.

🗓️ October 20
🕗 8:00–9:00 PM ET

Hear from experts at the intersection of neurosurgery, medical devices, and FDA policy—and bring your questions.

Secure your spot today! Link in Bio.

09/11/2026

Prior authorization reform has bipartisan support. Physicians are ready. Patients have waited long enough.

Now it’s the House’s turn to get this across the finish line.

Pass H.R. 3514! Because a fax machine shouldn’t get the final say on patient care.

09/04/2026

Women in neurosurgery aren’t waiting for a seat at the table—they’re leading in the operating room, advancing the science and reshaping the policies that determine who receives care. This Women in Medicine Month, we celebrate the women breaking barriers while treating conditions far more complex than any glass ceiling. 🧠 

08/31/2026

As comes to a close, pediatric neurosurgeon Krystal Tomei, MD, shares a simple but powerful reason advocacy matters: speaking up for those who can’t always speak for themselves.

In pediatric neurosurgery, that takes on particular meaning. The policies we shape today can affect not only a child’s access to care, but also their health and quality of life for years to come.

🎥 Hear Dr. Tomei share her “why.” 🤗🧒

08/27/2026

For Dr. Michael Feldman, advocacy is part of the responsibility that comes with being a neurosurgeon. “Taking care of patients goes beyond the operating room. Access matters. Education matters. And policy matters.”

This , he reminds us that showing up for patients also means showing up in the conversations that shape their care.

08/25/2026

As continues we are introducing our next video.
AANS/CNS Washington Committee member and Stanford University neurosurgeon Ciara Harraher, MD, MPH, delivers a clear message: advocacy matters in health care!

As inspirational as always, she shared her experiences with her daughter, reflecting on her commitment to the specialty, her patients, and the next generation of neurosurgical leaders.

08/20/2026

Richard Menger, MD, MPA, is no stranger to making the case for neurosurgery beyond the operating room. A regular contributor to Forbes and other national outlets, he has written extensively about the policies shaping patient care, physician practice, and the future of medicine.

For , Dr. Menger, a member of the AANS/CNS Washington Committee, takes us beyond the byline to share why he chose neurosurgery, why advocacy matters, and why protecting the physician-patient relationship remains at the heart of both.

Hear directly from one of neurosurgery’s most outspoken physician advocates. 🧠🎥

08/19/2026

For our third post, AANS/CNS Washington Committee member Dr. Yi Lu shares why he became a neurosurgeon, why advocacy matters, and how neurosurgeons can help advance patient care, strengthen the specialty, and make a lasting impact beyond the operating room.

Watch the video for his POV.

08/14/2026

As we continue celebrating Neurosurgery Awareness Month, we’re hearing directly from neurosurgeons about the “why” behind their work.

In the second video of our month-long series, Antonio E. Chiocca, MD, PhD, FAANS, shares what inspired him to pursue neurosurgery, what continues to drive his commitment to patients and the profession, and why advocacy matters in shaping the future of neurosurgical care.

Stay tuned throughout August as we continue highlighting the voices, stories and passion behind neurosurgery. 🧠

08/10/2026

This , hear directly from neurosurgeons about their “why” — why they chose neurosurgery and why advocacy matters.

We’re kicking off with John Cowan, MD, a neurosurgeon at and candidate for the US House of Representatives in Georgia’s 11th Congressional District, who shares what drives his commitment to his patients, our profession, and public service.

Follow along as more share their “why.” 🧠📽️

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