EUNS Research of the Brain Series: Dr Julian Spears - A Career in Neurosurgery in Canada

Name: EUNS Research of the Brain Series: Dr Julian Spears - A Career in Neurosurgery in Canada
Start: 2024-01-23T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-01-23T19:30:00+00:00

23rd Jan 2024

6:00 - 7:30pm (GMT)

Academia

Neuroradiology

Neurosciences Intensive Care

Neurosurgery

Surgery

Trauma surgery

23rd Jan 2024

6:00 - 7:30pm (GMT)

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Biography

Dr. Spears has been the Head of the Division of Neurosurgery at St. Michael’s Hospital, one of Canada’s busiest Neurosurgical Centers, for nearly ten years. He continues to proudly lead a highly skilled and dedicated group of Neurosurgeons with expertise in brain aneurysms, brain tumours, and spinal disease.

During his training, he studied at the Harvard School of Public Health and obtained his Master’s in Clinical Epidemiology. Dr. Spears is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Co-Director of the Neurovascular Program at St. Michael’s Hospital and an Adjunct Scientist in the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute. He currently holds the St. Michael’s Chair in Brain Tumour and Cerebrovascular Surgery and has performed over 2500 brain tumour operations and over 2000 aneurysm repairs in his career thus far. Dr. Spears has been keen on advancing the usage of many new technologies at St. Michael’s Hospital, including the usage of portable MRI and robotic technologies for brain tumour surgery and endovascular aneurysm repair. Dr. Spears was the co-recipient of the 2021 Angels Den Odette Award for Health System Innovation for his contributions to robotic brain aneurysm surgery, which has the ultimate goal of improving access to care for disadvantaged populations residing in remote areas of the world. Dr. Spears hopes to someday apply this technology to improve access to care for brain tumour patients. Dr. Spears enjoys collaborating with experts in several spheres of research, as he is a strong proponent of combined initiatives to capitalize on the expertise of dedicated allied health researchers. Dr. Spears has a keen passion for vintage stringed instruments and is an avid guitar collector and player.

Description

Dr. Spears will discuss the landscape of neurosurgery and neurosurgery training in Canada. He will also cover topics such as educational pathways, a day in the life of a neurosurgeon, subspecialties, technical and personal skills needed, challenges and rewards, research and academic opportunities, career paths, mentorship and networking, advice for would-be neurosurgeons. We will have a Q&A at the end,

Summary

Join the engaging EUNS Research of the Brain Series with Dr. Julian Spears, the head of Neurosurgery at St. Michael’s Hospital. With over 2500 brain tumour operations and 2000 aneurysm repairs under his belt, Dr. Spears will provide insight into neurosurgery and its training landscape in Canada, covering topics including challenges, rewards, career paths, and advice for aspiring neurosurgeons. The session also includes an enlightening Q&A segment. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a groundbreaking leader in the field, known for his application of new technology in neurosurgery.

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Learning objectives

To understand the educational pathways and training required to pursue a career in neurosurgery in Canada, as guided by Dr. Julian Spears' professional experiences.
To gain insight into the daily operations, challenges, and rewards of a neurosurgeon, and how these may influence a medical practitioner's decision towards this speciality.
To comprehend the benefits of subspecializing within neurosurgery and the technical and personal skills necessary for success in this domain.
To explore the opportunities available for carrying out research and academic work in neurosurgery within the Canadian healthcare system and the specific areas where Dr. Spears has made notable contributions, such as advances with new technologies like portable MRI and robotic technologies for brain tumour surgery and endovascular aneurysm repair.
To learn about the importance of mentorship, networking and career paths within the field of neurosurgery, and receive expert advice from Dr. Spears on entering and succeeding within this highly specialized field.

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