Episode 18: Insights From a Lifetime of Training Residents and Neurosurgical Research. A Conversation with Dr. Haring Nauta

Few people have as long or as distinguished a career as Dr. Haring Nauta. On this episode, we discuss his observations about neurosurgical residency, neurosurgical training, and how to improve the quality of that experience. We also dive into his exciting work using the punctate myelotomy procedure to treat pain and current research topics.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Diving into the current practice of Dr. Nauta [3:02]
• What is a punctate midline myelotomy and how does it help neurosurgical pain? [10:03]
• The logistics of a punctate myelotomy [26:00]
• Dr. Nauta’s thoughts on the evolution of neurosurgical training [32:11]
• Defining leadership and the qualities that make a good chief resident [38:48]
• Fighting the resident burnout epidemic and the role of emotional intelligence [41:42]
• Looking back at Dr. Nauta’s incredible career [46:05]
• Dr. Nauta’s advice for young neurosurgeons striving for excellence [49:39] 
• Dr. Nauta answers the magic wand question [55:30]

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• Haring Nauta, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS

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