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Message from the CSNS Chairperson
Luis Manuel Tumialán M.D
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The Value of the Neurosurgeon
The value of the neurosurgeon to our communities across this great nation is without measure. Neurosurgeons are the protectors of the central nervous system. As the dedicated guardians of the crown jewel of evolution, we selflessly sacrifice a significant component of our lives in that service. The emergent craniotomy for an expanding epidural hematoma, the clip ligation of a ruptured aneurysm or the decompression and stabilization of an incomplete spinal cord injury. All those interventions preserve and restore neurological function. Those interventions save lives. Our country, without the neurosurgeon on call and at the ready to act, would be unimaginable.
Honor Your Mentor
LYAL LEIBROCK
You trained with the best, you succeeded and your patients have benefited. Now you can show your gratitude through the Neurosurgery Research & Education Foundation (NREF) with a donation to the Dr. Lyal Leibrock Honor Your Mentor Fund to contribute funds for medical students, residents and young neurosurgeons for socio-economic education.
To support an educational endeavor in his name, please visit the Honor Your Mentor page for Dr. Lyal Leibrock and donate today.In Memoriam
Justin Singer
Justin Singer was a tireless advocate for neurosurgeons and their patients and the CSNS is looking to our membership to help honor his memory.
Please consider making a donation to his NREF memorial fund.
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