Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

Podcast Miniseries: Cultivating a Culture – Growing a Healthy Neurosurgical Workplace

Ep. 3: Leadership at a Scale

Guest: Elad Levy
Hosts: Brian Gantwerker & Chris Newman

In this episode, we sit down with former CNS president and current Chair of the University of Buffalo Department of Neurosurgery Dr. Elad Levy for a wide ranging discussion on leading the CNS. Dr. Levy shares his insights on leadership transitions, setting an agenda, balancing the various opinions in the room, and the lessons learned from his experiences.

February 2026 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Maximizing Tumor Resection and Managing Cognitive Attentional Outcomes: Measures of Impact of Awake Surgery in Glioma Treatment

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/fulltext/2026/02000/maximizing_tumor_resection_and_managing_cognitive.15.aspx

Authors: Silvio Sarubbo and Luca Zigiotto
Guest Faculty: Pablo Valdes
Resident Planner: Alexander Himstead
Podcast Committee Vice Chair/Moderator: Martin Pham

Title: Wellness Podcast: Healing Ourselves - Neurosurgeons as Whole Person Health Advocates

Guest: Ann Stroink
Hosts: Brian Gantwerker and Lara Massie

In this episode of the CNS wellness podcast, we speak to a career neurosurgeon who has transitioned into a new role as a whole person health advocate and practitioner. Dr. Ann Stroink enlightens us with a unique and fresh perspective that's important both for us as Physicians and as people ourselves. We get front row seat in making tangible changes that can help our patients in their recovery from surgery and simultaneously positively affect our own health.  We hope you join us in the conversation.

January 2026 Journal Club Podcast
Title: Percutaneous Endoscopic Debridement and Drainage as a First-Line Diagnosis and Management Intervention for Spondylodiscitis: A Novel Treatment Algorithm

To read journal article: https://journals.lww.com/onsonline/fulltext/2026/01000/percutaneous_endoscopic_debridement_and_drainage.11.aspx

Authors: Nischal Acharya and Michael Oh
Guest Faculty: Christoph Hofstetter
Resident Planner: Roxana Beladi
Podcast Committee Chair/Moderator: Kimberly Hoang

Series Title: Conversations in Neurosurgery
Ep. 1: Negotiating Your Employment Agreement

In this episode, Jonathan Haines sits down with Attorney Ericka Adler to explore the key elements of your employment contract, providing clear insights and expert advice in this episode.