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http://www.sh.lsuhsc.edu/Neurosurgery/press-releases/MDN-residency.html

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C. Mc MD, and Anil Nanda MD, FACS: MD News Cover, June 2002Photo by Christian Berg

Dr. Nanda credits a team approach for the success of the Department of Neurosurgery at LSUHSC. Photo by Christian Berg

Dr. Zhang brings a new aspect of research to the neurosciences at LSUHSC with his interest in stroke research. Photo by Lawrence Lea

The Department of Neurosurgery at LSUHSC had the first Gamma Knife in the state of Louisiana.LSUHSC Welcomes New Neurosurgery Residency ProgramMD News: June, 2002 "We are not born to great things. We are born to do little things with great love." Dr. Anil Nanda quotes Mother Theresa to explain his feelings about having the opportunity to teach neurosurgery residents in the new program recently granted to LSUHSC. "To teach someone else means to be able to leave a legacy," Dr. Nanda notes, "and it is a wonderful way to give back to the profession."

The satisfaction that Dr. Nanda now feels reflects a vision that began when he first came to LSUHSC 11 years ago as assistant professor in the Department of Surgery. Today, Dr. Nanda serves as chairman and professor of the Department of Neurosurgery and program director of the Neurosurgery Residency Program. The neurosurgery department is among the most active in the nation, with greater that 1,500 surgeries performed each year. In addition, the department boasts an impressive number of publications among its faculty, with over 69 publications in the last four years. The activity level of LSUHSC Neurosurgery places the department at the top when compared to national statistics. Continuing medical education remains a top priority for the department. For all these reasons, the acquisition of a residency program in neurosurgery seemed to be a logical step.

The five-year neurosurgery residency program was awarded in February 2002 after an arduous application process that began in June 2000. Representatives from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) conducted an on-site survey in October 2000, and its initial response was a rejection of the proposed program in 2001. There are presently 94 other neurosurgery residency programs in the United States, and over the last few years, there were seven programs closed down.Adding to the difficulty was the fact that Louisiana already has two neurosurgery programs - one at LSU New Orleans, and one at Tulane University Medical Center.A deep belief in the promise of such a program for Shreveport led Dr. Nanda and LSUHSC Chancellor Dr. Mc to visit the ACGME in Chicago and appeal the decision. "We knew we had several strengths," Dr. Nanda said, "and Dr. Mc showed the full support of the university behind our drive for this program." The visit to Chicago paid off, with the ACGME finally granting its approval for the program. Dr. Mc stated, "The neurosurgery residency recently approved at LSUHSC-S was the first new neurosurgery residency approved in the U.S. in the last five years. This attests to the reputation of our Neurosurgery Department and its capabilities to train neurosurgeons. This residency training is particularly important to Louisiana since there are inadequate numbers of neurosurgeons practicing in our state to serve our population. This is particularly true of North Louisiana. Many, if not most, of the neurosurgeons produced by this program will ultimately practice in our general area. Further, the approval of this residency speaks to the quality of our Neurosurgery Department and the work they do."

Not only does this achievement represent the first new residency program at LSUHSC since the late '80s, it is indeed the first new neurosurgery residency program in the United States to be awarded in the last five years. Larry Sulton, Executive Director of the Chicago-based ACGME residency review committee, noted that the process for such a program is quite competitive. To meet the criteria for approval, the proposed program must demonstrate capable faculty, a broad spectrum of clinical cases, and a significant level of institutional support.

Indeed, Dr. Nanda heralds the deep institutional commitment as a major factor in the vision and direction of the neurosurgery department. Before Dr. Mc, Dr. Ike Muslow was instrumental in helping to grow the department, particularly with regard to the acquisition of the first Gamma Knife in Louisiana. "This gave us a broad application as a training site," Dr. Nanda says, pointing out that residents from New Orleans have rotated through LSUHSC to benefit from the department's high number of complex neurosurgery cases.

Furthermore, Dr. Nanda stated that the experience and input of Dr. and Dr. Willis, as well as the assistance of the clinical staff (nurses and physician assistants), editorial staff, billing office, and administrative support staff all contributed to the team-oriented approach that resulted in the successful acquisition of the residency program.

Another major benefit for the program has been the Schumpert Endowed Chair for Neurosciences, with Dr. Zhang. This $1 million investment has brought and additional research aspect to the region, and has significantly added to the "bench to bedside" philosophy of the department. Dr. Zhang's interest in stroke research has attracted research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heat Association. In addition, Governor Mike has pledged $2 million to the Clinical Neurosciences at LSUHSC. Governor Mike 's chief on staff, Steve , stated, " wants to target certain areas with multiple benefits. That's why we chose biosciences." He also stated that the funding will improve the center's capacity of patient treatment, although the neurosurgery department is already highly successful, with Nanda being "one of the top" neurosurgeons in the nation.

The growth of neurosurgery at LSUHSC has had significant positive impact not only for the institution, but for the community as a whole. The department directly contributed $22 million to the institution last year, and the number of case referrals will only grow because of the addition of the residency program. "The economic impact of this department is great for the area," Dr. Nanda says, "because many of our patients come from out of town." There is a definite ripple effect on our local economy."

There is additional direct benefit for the community to be derived from having a neurosurgery residency program located here. For patient care, a neurosurgery resident will be at the hospital at all times to handle after-hours cases immediately. These residents will allow the department to care for more patients, but will also mean that patients will have less waiting time for emergencies. In addition, statistics show that many residents go into practice near where they are trained. However, the most important benefit may be an intellectual one, since residents will be involved with research.

Clinical research in the neurosciences is definitely an area that will be expanded at LSUHSC. Dr. Nanda's plans for the department include the establishment of the Louisiana Brain Institute, a visionary program to be located on the campus of LSUHSC. It would provide for quality tertiary care, but also world-class research for brain and spinal cord diagnoses. Currently, the department is exploring federal and state funding options to provide for the comprehensive institute. Central to the institute's mission will be to bring together the collaborative efforts and contributions of researchers and physicians from Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, Physiology, and Pharmacology, so that the may explore the mechanisms that make up brain and spinal cord diseases. In addition, the institute will allow researchers in the LSUHSC Department of Speech and Language Pathology and other allied health professionals to explore related processes that impact their patient populations.

With a comprehensive vision and an eye on the future, the LSUHSC Neurosurgery Department will surely continue to enjoy growth. LSUHSC has long enjoyed the reputation as a leading medical center, and now, the ability to provide a training ground for the next generation of neurosurgeons can only enhance the institution's esteem. The three residents for the 2002-2003 academic year have already been chosen, and the selection reflects a hoped-for diversity. The new residents are from UCLA, the University of Michigan and Case Western University, and will arrive to begin their training this summer.

The acquisition of a new residency program in neurosurgery at LSUHSC represents the final realization of a long-term goal, and is deeply satisfying for Dr. Anil Nanda. "It's a blessing to be able to do what you really enjoy," Dr. Nanda observes. "To be able to do surgery, be involved in world-class research, and simultaneously, to be able to teach, is truly a gift."

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I think my doctor is going to be good; here is the web site that tells about him.

http://www.sh.lsuhsc.edu/Neurosurgery/press-releases/MDN-residency.html

News and Events

C. Mc MD, and Anil Nanda MD, FACS: MD News Cover, June 2002Photo by Christian Berg

Dr. Nanda credits a team approach for the success of the Department of Neurosurgery at LSUHSC. Photo by Christian Berg

Dr. Zhang brings a new aspect of research to the neurosciences at LSUHSC with his interest in stroke research. Photo by Lawrence Lea

The Department of Neurosurgery at LSUHSC had the first Gamma Knife in the state of Louisiana.LSUHSC Welcomes New Neurosurgery Residency ProgramMD News: June, 2002 "We are not born to great things. We are born to do little things with great love." Dr. Anil Nanda quotes Mother Theresa to explain his feelings about having the opportunity to teach neurosurgery residents in the new program recently granted to LSUHSC. "To teach someone else means to be able to leave a legacy," Dr. Nanda notes, "and it is a wonderful way to give back to the profession."

The satisfaction that Dr. Nanda now feels reflects a vision that began when he first came to LSUHSC 11 years ago as assistant professor in the Department of Surgery. Today, Dr. Nanda serves as chairman and professor of the Department of Neurosurgery and program director of the Neurosurgery Residency Program. The neurosurgery department is among the most active in the nation, with greater that 1,500 surgeries performed each year. In addition, the department boasts an impressive number of publications among its faculty, with over 69 publications in the last four years. The activity level of LSUHSC Neurosurgery places the department at the top when compared to national statistics. Continuing medical education remains a top priority for the department. For all these reasons, the acquisition of a residency program in neurosurgery seemed to be a logical step.

The five-year neurosurgery residency program was awarded in February 2002 after an arduous application process that began in June 2000. Representatives from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) conducted an on-site survey in October 2000, and its initial response was a rejection of the proposed program in 2001. There are presently 94 other neurosurgery residency programs in the United States, and over the last few years, there were seven programs closed down.Adding to the difficulty was the fact that Louisiana already has two neurosurgery programs - one at LSU New Orleans, and one at Tulane University Medical Center.A deep belief in the promise of such a program for Shreveport led Dr. Nanda and LSUHSC Chancellor Dr. Mc to visit the ACGME in Chicago and appeal the decision. "We knew we had several strengths," Dr. Nanda said, "and Dr. Mc showed the full support of the university behind our drive for this program." The visit to Chicago paid off, with the ACGME finally granting its approval for the program. Dr. Mc stated, "The neurosurgery residency recently approved at LSUHSC-S was the first new neurosurgery residency approved in the U.S. in the last five years. This attests to the reputation of our Neurosurgery Department and its capabilities to train neurosurgeons. This residency training is particularly important to Louisiana since there are inadequate numbers of neurosurgeons practicing in our state to serve our population. This is particularly true of North Louisiana. Many, if not most, of the neurosurgeons produced by this program will ultimately practice in our general area. Further, the approval of this residency speaks to the quality of our Neurosurgery Department and the work they do."

Not only does this achievement represent the first new residency program at LSUHSC since the late '80s, it is indeed the first new neurosurgery residency program in the United States to be awarded in the last five years. Larry Sulton, Executive Director of the Chicago-based ACGME residency review committee, noted that the process for such a program is quite competitive. To meet the criteria for approval, the proposed program must demonstrate capable faculty, a broad spectrum of clinical cases, and a significant level of institutional support.

Indeed, Dr. Nanda heralds the deep institutional commitment as a major factor in the vision and direction of the neurosurgery department. Before Dr. Mc, Dr. Ike Muslow was instrumental in helping to grow the department, particularly with regard to the acquisition of the first Gamma Knife in Louisiana. "This gave us a broad application as a training site," Dr. Nanda says, pointing out that residents from New Orleans have rotated through LSUHSC to benefit from the department's high number of complex neurosurgery cases.

Furthermore, Dr. Nanda stated that the experience and input of Dr. and Dr. Willis, as well as the assistance of the clinical staff (nurses and physician assistants), editorial staff, billing office, and administrative support staff all contributed to the team-oriented approach that resulted in the successful acquisition of the residency program.

Another major benefit for the program has been the Schumpert Endowed Chair for Neurosciences, with Dr. Zhang. This $1 million investment has brought and additional research aspect to the region, and has significantly added to the "bench to bedside" philosophy of the department. Dr. Zhang's interest in stroke research has attracted research grants from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heat Association. In addition, Governor Mike has pledged $2 million to the Clinical Neurosciences at LSUHSC. Governor Mike 's chief on staff, Steve , stated, " wants to target certain areas with multiple benefits. That's why we chose biosciences." He also stated that the funding will improve the center's capacity of patient treatment, although the neurosurgery department is already highly successful, with Nanda being "one of the top" neurosurgeons in the nation.

The growth of neurosurgery at LSUHSC has had significant positive impact not only for the institution, but for the community as a whole. The department directly contributed $22 million to the institution last year, and the number of case referrals will only grow because of the addition of the residency program. "The economic impact of this department is great for the area," Dr. Nanda says, "because many of our patients come from out of town." There is a definite ripple effect on our local economy."

There is additional direct benefit for the community to be derived from having a neurosurgery residency program located here. For patient care, a neurosurgery resident will be at the hospital at all times to handle after-hours cases immediately. These residents will allow the department to care for more patients, but will also mean that patients will have less waiting time for emergencies. In addition, statistics show that many residents go into practice near where they are trained. However, the most important benefit may be an intellectual one, since residents will be involved with research.

Clinical research in the neurosciences is definitely an area that will be expanded at LSUHSC. Dr. Nanda's plans for the department include the establishment of the Louisiana Brain Institute, a visionary program to be located on the campus of LSUHSC. It would provide for quality tertiary care, but also world-class research for brain and spinal cord diagnoses. Currently, the department is exploring federal and state funding options to provide for the comprehensive institute. Central to the institute's mission will be to bring together the collaborative efforts and contributions of researchers and physicians from Neurosurgery, Neurology, Psychiatry, Physiology, and Pharmacology, so that the may explore the mechanisms that make up brain and spinal cord diseases. In addition, the institute will allow researchers in the LSUHSC Department of Speech and Language Pathology and other allied health professionals to explore related processes that impact their patient populations.

With a comprehensive vision and an eye on the future, the LSUHSC Neurosurgery Department will surely continue to enjoy growth. LSUHSC has long enjoyed the reputation as a leading medical center, and now, the ability to provide a training ground for the next generation of neurosurgeons can only enhance the institution's esteem. The three residents for the 2002-2003 academic year have already been chosen, and the selection reflects a hoped-for diversity. The new residents are from UCLA, the University of Michigan and Case Western University, and will arrive to begin their training this summer.

The acquisition of a new residency program in neurosurgery at LSUHSC represents the final realization of a long-term goal, and is deeply satisfying for Dr. Anil Nanda. "It's a blessing to be able to do what you really enjoy," Dr. Nanda observes. "To be able to do surgery, be involved in world-class research, and simultaneously, to be able to teach, is truly a gift."

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University Neurosurgery1501 Kings Highway - P.O. Box 33932 - Shreveport, LA 71130-3932