2018 AANS
Annual Report
August 28, 2018 at 3:54 pm
Opening Ceremonies
The 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting kicked off with an Opening Ceremony that explored the privilege of service as discussed by a distinguished panel of New Orleans’ leaders who rose to the challenges presented to the area and its residents in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Instructed by the event
August 28, 2018 at 3:55 pm
Plenary Session I
Angela Duckworth has studied the science of excellence. For Duckworth, innate talent and grit are two different things. Outliers in excellence are different because of their diligence, hard work and resilience. Grit builds with age; it is not fixed. People can get grittier as they age. Grit is sustained passion
August 28, 2018 at 5:16 pm
Plenary Session II
The Science of Motivation: Lessons for Medicine In relating his understanding of what motivates medical professionals, Pink shared the results of a few medical-related studies. In a hospital, when patient scans were routed to those who read them, if the file also included a photo of the patient, longer
August 28, 2018 at 5:56 pm
Plenary Session III
Addressing the ethical issues of sports medicine, Dr. Green suggested the essential question is ‘How can we make sports safer without eliminating the essence of the sport?’ Part of the answer is to watch and treat. An even more effective answer is to come to a better understanding of the
August 28, 2018 at 3:54 pm
Neurosurgical Top Gun
Residents, fellows and medical students compete at surgical simulation stations to take home the top prize.
August 28, 2018 at 3:54 pm
Annual Meeting Sponsors
The AANS wishes to thank companies who offered support for the 2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting.
Education
Live Courses
The AANS hosted many dynamic live education events in Fiscal Year 2018, including courses for residents, coding staff, advanced practice providers and board-eligible neurosurgeons.
Online Education
In Fiscal Year 2018, the AANS expanded its education infrastructure to improve access and address membership needs. The AANS offers a robust library of online resources for neurosurgeons, residents, NPs, PAs and coders.
