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Conducting groundbreaking research. Educating future neurosurgical leaders. Delivering the latest in the surgical treatment of brain and spinal disease.

10/02/2024

UC San Diego Med Student Serajh Esmail, MS3, presents a study on quantitative assessment of post stroke upper extremity weakness classified by degree of clinical weakness on the Medical Research Council Muscle Grading Scale at !

03/15/2024

Happy Grand Rounds Friday! We are delighted to have Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. Andrew Jea from Oklahoma Children’s Hospital join us to discuss Fiat Lux for Neuromuscular Scoliosis

02/29/2024

The future of neurosurgery is bright! We hosted an exciting med student mixer at with our Sub-I director Dr. Martin Pham and Dr. Mickey Abraham (PGY-4).

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01/17/2024

“At the end of the day, every sub-I is a future colleague. And as much as we can set people up for success now is only going to benefit the field in the future.”

Sub-I director Dr. Martin Pham shares more about our approach to mentorship during sub-I rotations.

11/20/2023

We are delighted that Dr. Nikhil Murthy and team are able to offer state-of-the-art surgical treatments for peripheral nerve conditions to patients in San Diego and around the world. Learn more ⬇️

10/17/2023

How can FilipinX professionals thrive in the workplace? Our own Eunice Manglicmot, MSN, RN, shared her perspective with undergraduate students at Southwestern College during a FilipinX American Professionals Panel discussion.

Many thanks to the additional panelists:
▶ Jelynn Malone, co-founder of Mostra Coffee, which specializes in Philippine coffee and gives a portion of all proceeds to the coffee farmers
▶ Rio Villa Ezell, arts producer, Out of the Boondocks, a PBS docuseries that sheds light on Filipino culture and creativity
▶ Bobby Sadsad, power management hardware applications engineer at Qualcomm

Key takeaways from the conversation included:

What fills your soul? What makes you really happy? Let that guide you in your journey.

Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. This is when you learn the most about yourself.

Imposter syndrome may arise when you’re not around a lot of Filipino people. Now, with the value of EDI being recognized by institutions, shift your perspective: Filipinos are the largest Asian demographic in San Diego. You are the person that workplace needs in this moment.

Surround yourself with people who believe in you, push you and keep you going.

Frustrations can arise if your parents aren’t in alignment with your career goals. Sometimes it helps to learn about life in the Philippines and the sacrifice it took to build a life here. Your mom or dad or Lola or Lolo just want the best for you. There may be more in their background that you don’t know about.

Put things on the calendar. Spend 30 min getting coffee with a family member. Make sure to schedule time for the people around you.

Never stop learning. Even when you are advanced in your career, keep learning.

10/11/2023

This join us in celebrating our outstanding PAs! Their compassion and skilled expertise allow them to rapidly build trust with our patients and deliver impactful care that gets people back to their best lives as quickly as possible.

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10/09/2023

This get to know neurosurgeon Dr. Joseph Osorio! He shares more about Hispanic heritage, why sharing a cultural background with your patients builds trust and his advice for Hispanic medical students in the following Q&A: http://bit.ly/48N3Lk8

Scroll below for select excerpts from the interview:

Tell us more about your Hispanic heritage.

My parents are both immigrants from Colombia. Two of my siblings were born in Colombia and two in the United States; I was born and raised in San Diego. I have extended family that live in Colombia whom we visit about once every other year. They mostly live in Cartagena and Barranquilla, both beautiful areas on the Caribbean coast. My parents are bilingual but mostly speak Spanish, so I've spoken Spanish to them all my life.

Why is it important to share the same cultural background as your patients?

As a spine surgeon who often recommends complex and life-changing procedures, it’s essential to have trust with your patients. If your heritage and language mirrors that of your provider, it allows you to connect on a different, more impactful level. I can tell when a Spanish-speaking patient has an “aha” moment and they realize I understand what they’ve been going through.

What advice do you have for Hispanic medical students who are interested in neurosurgery?

Mentorship from a provider you can see yourself emulating is crucial. Don’t be afraid to reach out to a neurosurgeon you admire and ask if you can shadow them. It’s also deeply valuable to have the opportunity to see neurosurgery practiced through the lens of a bilingual provider.

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10/03/2023

Congratulations to our 2023 ! Drs. Alexander Khalessi, Thomas Beaumont and Marc Schwartz were once again named “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence” by their peers in San Diego Magazine's annual survey: bit.ly/3ZEtYgm

Each year San Diego Magazine asks doctors across San Diego County to vote for their most respected and admired colleagues—someone they would trust to care for their loved ones—and the results are published in the October issue.

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09/12/2023

Congratulations to our chair Dr. Alexander Khalessi on becoming president of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)! We look forward to his leadership of the world’s leading academic society for neurosurgeons.

Dr. Khalessi is the first University of California faculty member and first California neurosurgeon to be elected to the role.

Read about his vision for the year ahead: bit.ly/3sUw2EY

09/06/2023

Nothing makes us happier than seeing our patients living their best lives!

Thank you UC San Diego Health for planning this special behind-the-scenes experience with the San Diego Padres for Andrew and his family.

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