The 2012 AANS Presidential Address

2012 ◽  
Vol 117 (6) ◽  
pp. 983-996 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul C. McCormick
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
American Association ◽  
Presidential Address ◽  
Science Practice ◽  
Recent Advances ◽  
Health And Disease ◽  
Human Nervous System

The theme of the 80th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the title of this presidential address, “We are neurosurgery,” is a simple 3-word affirmation of who neurosurgeons are, what they have achieved, and how much there is yet to accomplish. Recent advances in neurobiology and the clinical neurosciences have brought an unprecedented understanding of the human nervous system in both health and disease. As a specialty, neurosurgery has translated knowledge, expanded techniques, and incorporated technology to exponentially expand the science and scope of neurosurgical practice. However, the rapidly advancing, divergently evolving growth of neurosurgery has had profound effects on all aspects of neurosurgery. In this address, the author examines the contemporary meaning of the annual meeting's theme as it relates to the science, practice, specialty, and profession of neurosurgery, as well as the neurosurgeon. In doing so, the author reveals his interpretation of “We are neurosurgery,” which he hopes will have an effect on others.

scholarly journals The 2018 AANS Presidential Address. The privilege of service

2018 ◽  
Vol 129 (6) ◽  
pp. 1377-1383 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex B. Valadka ◽  
Jaclyn S. Valadka ◽  
Patrick R. Valadka ◽  
Patricia C. Valadka
Keyword(s):  
Annual Meeting ◽  
American Association ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Presidential Address ◽  
Healthcare Delivery ◽  
Rapid Change ◽  
Current Climate ◽  
Teaching Research ◽  
The Many ◽  
Triple Threat

The theme of the 2018 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting was “The Privilege of Service.” In the current climate of rapid change in healthcare delivery and increasing pressure on physicians, this theme was chosen to remind us of our true priorities and of the amazing opportunities that we have as neurosurgeons. In parallel to the classic triple-threat practitioner who excels in teaching, research, and clinical care, future neurosurgeons will need to acquire mastery in three areas of service, which have been summarized as the three A’s: administration, advocacy, and altruism. The blessings that we enjoy afford us a platform from which we can take advantage of the many opportunities to experience the privilege of serving others.

Music, musicians, and the brain: an exploration of musical genius

2004 ◽  
Vol 101 (6) ◽  
pp. 895-903 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. John Popp
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
American Association ◽  
Presidential Address ◽  
Brain Structures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Education Journal ◽  
The Brain ◽  
Fine Print

✓ The concept of musical genius used to frame a discussion of the “art” practiced by neurosurgeons is the focus of the 2004 Presidential Address to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The musical genius, in contrast to the musically talented individual, is profiled and placed in the pantheon of those who have demonstrated extraordinary creativity. Observations and speculations about the specialization and elaboration of brain structures in musicians evolve into a discussion of artificial intelligence as a foil to what constitutes the essence of humanity. Taking an inductive approach, the author juxtaposes the conclusion about “music, musicians, and the brain” with the theme of the 2004 annual meeting of the AANS, “Advancing Patient Care Through Technology and Creativity,” to elaborate on the characteristics of the consummate neurosurgeon. (Note: Musical vignettes used in the address can be found in the accompanying article posted on Neurosurgical Focus http://www.aans.org/education/journal/neurosurgical).

scholarly journals Music, musicians, and the brain: an exploration of musical genius

2004 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. 895-903
Author(s):  
A. John Popp
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
American Association ◽  
Presidential Address ◽  
Brain Structures ◽  
Inductive Approach ◽  
Education Journal ◽  
The Brain

✓ The concept of musical genius used to frame a discussion of the “art” practiced by neurosurgeons is the focus of the 2004 Presidential Address to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS). The musical genius, in contrast to the musically talented individual, is profiled and placed in the pantheon of those who have demonstrated extraordinary creativity. Observations and speculations about the specialization and elaboration of brain structures in musicians evolve into a discussion of artificial intelligence as a foil to what constitutes the essence of humanity. Taking an inductive approach, the author juxtaposes the conclusion about “music, musicians, and the brain” with the theme of the 2004 annual meeting of the AANS, “Advancing Patient Care Through Technology and Creativity,” to elaborate on the characteristics of the consummate neurosurgeon. (Note: Musical vignettes used in the address can be found in the accompanying article posted on Neurosurgical Focus http://www.aans.org/education/journal/neurosurgical).

scholarly journals AAAI President's Message

AI Magazine ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Allen Newell
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
New World ◽  
American Association ◽  
Presidential Address ◽  
The State ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Moment

Births are always interesting affairs. According to some, births are always traumatic — a shock to come from the womb to the new world. The birth we give witness to here is that of a new society, the American Association for Artificial Intelligence — AAAI. It has not seemed to me traumatic, but rather almost wholly benign. In a world where not much is benign at the moment, such an event is devoutly to be cherished. The proper topic for this initial message is talk about beginnings and circumstances, goals and aims, character and style. My premier duty as president of AAAI, it appears, will be to give a presidential address at the upcoming annual meeting. Specific precedents being absent, I need to give thought to what belongs in an AAAI presidential address. But one thing I already know: That talk should be devoted to our science, not our society. It should be substantive , not procedural. It should look inward at the state of what we know about intelligence and computers, not outward at our place in the larger society. It is in this message that earthly matters belong.

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