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!

ASSFN Podcast is a science podcast hosted by ASSFN, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Decision-making in Surgical Epilepsy with Dr. Kai Miller

  Feb 12, 202634 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the ASSFN Podcast, Dr. Kai Miller (Functional Neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN) talks with cohosts Dr. Robert Ziechmann (Jefferson S&F Neurosurgery Fellow) and Andreas Seas (Duke Medical Student) about surgical decision-making in epilepsy, centered on the principle of <b>concordance</b>—aligning seizure semiology, imaging, and electrophysiology to guide treatment. He reviews how multidisciplinary evaluation, stereo-EEG, and functional mapping shape decisions between resection, laser ablation, disconnection, and neuromodulation.</p><p>The conversation highlights challenges in dominant temporal lobe epilepsy, balancing seizure freedom with language and memory preservation, and contrasts approaches in pediatric ve...

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  Patient Experience with DBS for Depression

  Oct 28, 202510 minS0

  <p>In this episode, co-host Andreas Seas interviews Jon Nelson who shares his experience with deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression. Listen as he shares about the hope this treatment approach gave him and how DBS has transformed his life. This treatment remains investigational, but with the studies underway that can help patients like Jon, we can start to understand the profound impact it can have. </p>

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  Contract Negotiation and Rising the Ranks to Leadership with Dr. Dario Englot and Dr. Shabbar Danish

  Aug 1, 202535 minS0

  <p>In this podcast episode, cohosts Danika Paulo and Andreas Seas and featured guest speakers Dr. Dario Englot (Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, ASSFN Board Member) and Dr. Shabbar Danish (Chairman and Professor of Neurosurgery at Hackensack-Meridian, ASSFN Board Member) discuss nuances of job contract negotiation as well as advice for rising the ranks to academic and organizational leadership. We discuss differences in academic vs. private practice job contracts, what to look out for, what to ask for, and the timeline and approach to advancing to leadership positions within institutions and organizations. There is a wealth...

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  Transition to Practice with Dr. Sharona Ben-Haim and Dr. Christopher Conner

  Mar 19, 202534 minS0

  <p>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 an academic functional neurosurgeon at the University of California, San Diego and Surgical Director of Epilepsy as well as a board member of the ASSFN. Dr. Conner is a functional neurosurgeon with a privademic practice affiliated with UConn Health. Both bring valuable and unique experiences and perspectives to our discussion, sharing their insights on the job process, interviewing, contract negotiation, network building...

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  Building a Functional Neurosurgery Program with Dr. Peter Konrad

  Jun 23, 202349 minS0

  <p>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 University and Executive Director of Integrative Neuroscience & Clinical Innovation at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute. He has decades of experience building strong functional neurosurgery programs both at Vanderbilt University and West Virginia University. We discuss topics including how to build referral networks, essential personnel, acquiring necessary OR tools and technologies, challenges, and successes of starting and building a functional neurosurgery program. This episode includes lots...

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