
ASSFN Podcast
Join us as we discuss exciting topics and updates in the field of Functional Neurosurgery, encompassing surgical treatment of movement disorders, epilepsy, pain and psychiatric disorders. We will have monthly episodes of 15-20 minutes accessible to listeners of all levels from medical students, residents, fellows, attendings or anyone who wants to learn more about Functional Neurosurgery. Our formats are varied and include guest speakers, case discussions, journal articles, practice building tips, Q&A sessions. We welcome suggestions for topics and want to focus on what you would like to hear, so please reach out to us and follow us at @ASSFNeurosurg, @danikapaulomd, @robertzmd, @TessaHarland, or @rushnaali6 with topic suggestions, questions and announcements for upcoming sessions!
Podcasting since 2022 • 11 episodes
ASSFN Podcast
Latest Episodes
Transition to Practice with Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher Conner
In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Danika Paulo, Dr. Harsh Shah and Andreas Seas talk with featured guests, Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher Conner about transitioning from being a neurosurgical trainee to starting practice. Dr. Ben-Haim is ...
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Building a Functional Neurosurgery Program with Dr. Peter Konrad
In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland, and Robert Ziechmann talk about building a functional neurosurgery program with guest speaker, Dr. Peter Konrad. Dr. Konrad is currently the Chair of Neurosurgery at West Virginia Universit...
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SCS for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy with Dr. Erika Petersen
In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland and Robert Ziechmann meet with guest speaker, Dr. Erika Petersen to discuss her work on spinal cord stimulation for painful diabetic neuropathy. Dr. Petersen is the Director of Functional an...
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40:24

Percutaneous Cordotomy with Dr. Konstantin Slavin
In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo and Tessa Harland discuss percutaneous cordotomy with Dr. Konstantin Slavin, Professor and Head of the Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Section at University of Illinois Chicago. We discuss the ste...
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33:37

Organized Neurosurgery and Career Building with Dr. Julie Pilitsis
In this episode, co-hosts Danika Paulo, Tessa Harland and Robert Ziechmann talk with guest speaker Dr. Julie Pilitsis about the role of organized Neurosurgery, how to get involved and how organizational involvement helps with career building. D...
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