In this inspiring episode, hosts Dr. Johnston and Dr. Barkley discuss and explore the remarkable life and career of Dr. Jerry Oakes, a trailblazer in the field. Gain a unique glimpse into the world of Pediatric Neurosurgery in this episode.

Whether you're in the medical field or simply enjoy listening to the extraordinary lives of Pediatric Neurosurgeons, we hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode, Dr. Barkley talks with Dr. Susan Durham about the gender disparities seen in Neurosurgery throughout their time working in the field. From medical school to residency, all up to their current positions. Dr. Durham is Chief of the Division of Neurosurgery and the Co-director of the Neurological Institute of the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. She also holds the position of Director of the Neurosurgery Fellowship Program and the J. Gordon McComb Family Chair in Neurosurgery. As well as the second woman to lead an Academic Neurosurgery Program

Tune into this episode as Drs. Barkley and Johnston discuss with Dr. Anthony Figaji about the impact of Pediatric Neurosurgeons across the globe while at the World Federation of Neurological Societies (WFNS) in Capetown, South Africa. Dr. Figaji is the Division Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at the University of Capetown as well as Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Red Cross Hospital.

Today’s episode is a discussion of leadership and knowing others in your field with Dr. Howard Weiner. Discussing past normalities within the field and current steps leaders take to make others feel appreciated and heard. 

In this episode we have an in depth discussion with Dr. Sandi Lam, Chief of Neurosurgery at Lurie Children’s Hospital and Professor of Neurosurgery at Northwestern University on the facets of leadership in pediatric neurosurgery. 

Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Lam’s journey with Drs. Ravindra and Spader.

An in depth discussion with Dr. Dave Limbrick, Chairman of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Virginia and Children's Hospital of Richmond, on the journey that is becoming a Pediatric Neurosurgeon.

Tune in to this episode to hear Dr. Limbrick's story alongside Drs. Ravindra, Barkley and Johnston.

Tune in for this podcast featuring Dr. Jonathan Martin. 

Dr. Martin is a US military veteran, pediatric neurosurgeon and advocate for reducing injuries and death related to firearms.  Drs. Martin, Spader, Ravindra and Bollo tackle the issues and challenges we face in America as deaths due to firearms increase in the patients we serve.

Drs. Spader and Ravindra have a discussion with Dr. Ariana Barkley, Assistant Professor at University of New Mexico and Dr. Robert Bollo, Division Chief Primary Children’s Hospital, University of Utah about fellowship training.

In this episode we discuss the characteristics of training, goals of fellowship, what to look for when applying for fellowship, and what programs are looking for from their pool of applicants. An honest discussion of “what we wished we had done/known” will be useful to anyone applying for pediatric neurosurgery fellowship during this cycle or the near future.

Drs. Bollo, Ravindra, and Spader talk with Dr. Jay Wellons, Professor of Neurosurgery and Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University, about his new book All That Moves Us. A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients and their Stories of Grade and Resilience. In addition to discussing this book, we discuss the shared experiences we have as pediatric neurosurgeons. 

Drs. Spader and Bollo from the University of New Mexico and University of Utah, respectively, interview Dr. Michael Scott of Boston Children’s Hospital and Dr. Marion Walker of the University of Utah to talk about the history of pediatric neurosurgery and share their experience and insights into what makes a good pediatric neurosurgeon.