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Mindset of a Neurosurgeon & Impact on Patients
Dr. Alex Schupper
Neurosurgery resident, Mount Sinai

Dr. Alex Schupper is a 2nd year Neurosurgery resident at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. He is a highly-proactive neurosurgeon who has over 30 publications in scientific research and interested in fluorescence-guided surgery. Dr. Schupper explains what it takes to be a neurosurgeon (i.e. habits, mindset), the impact of patient turnout on a surgeon's mental state, and how to get publication in research!
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Neurosurgeon Work-Life Balance
Dr. Betsy Grunch
Neuro & spine surgeon, Longstreet Clinic
Dr. Betsy Grunch is a neuro and spine surgeon based at the Longstreet Clinic in Georgia. She got her M.D. at the Medical College of Georgia and completed both her neurosurgery residency and her spine surgery fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. Her main interests are minimally invasive spine surgeries, artificial disc replacements, and the overall advancement of neurotrauma, which includes acute surgical management of traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury. She is one of Georgia’s top doctors with multiple awards along with placement in the 40 under 40 lists at UGA. During her free time, she goes on family adventures with her husband, two kids, and two dogs..
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