Jackie MacDonell

📣👏 Meet Dr. @JuliePilitsis! She is pushing the boundaries in neuromodulation and academic medicine. Dr. Pilitsis is shaping the future of neurosurgery and we’re so proud to have her at @UAZNeurosurgery! 🔗 Read more about Dr. Pilitsis: neurosurgery.arizona.edu/profile/julie-…

Here’s to new beginnings. Congratulations to Dr. Morgan Spurgas & Dr. Andrew Rock on completing their 7 yrs of neurosurgical training. Dr. Rock begins a skull base fellowship in Arkansas. Dr. Spurgas heads to Pensacola, FL as a spine attending. Go make us even more proud!👏

Appreciate the recognition from @CNS_Update & all the opportunities I’ve been given to contribute to spine education over the last few years! @spinesection @UNCneurosurgery @UNC_Health_Care @UNC_Lineberger @UNCMedCenter

Proud of our @UNCneurosurgery residents @BoyiLi8 & Mitch Rock for earning an abstract acceptance at #AANS2025. Interesting case of a rare dorsal pial AVF leading to a spontaneous spinal SDH / SAH. @AANSNeuro @spinesection @UNC_Health_Care

We’re beyond grateful to have her as part of our team. Her dedication & expertise are a constant source of inspiration. Mentors like @AlexandraPaulMD play a vital role in shaping future leaders &we celebrate her commitment to uplifting the next generation of women in neurosurgery

Grateful to be part of @UNC_Health’s Outset Program—bringing high school students from across the country for an immersive look at medicine. I had the chance to teach students exploring neurosurgery, share my journey, and lead a hands-on skills lab. The future is bright! 🧠🔬👩‍⚕️

Big win for the children of North Carolina! So proud of this collaboration. #NCChildrens

Great night of celebrating our two outstanding graduating chiefs! I look forward to savoring your future accomplishments! Good luck as you begin the next phase of your careers. @kchamberlinmd @AndrewAbumoussa @UNCneurosurgery @TarheelToughies

🔦 June Member Spotlight: Dr. @TessaHarland PGY-6 neurosurgery resident at Albany Med, focused on SCS, DBS & ML for pain outcomes. Inspired by her brother’s journey w/ Tourette’s, she’s driven to restore function & quality of life. 💙🩺 Co-chair of NANS-RFS | ASSFN podcast host

Superstar @TessaHarland, with great mentorship from @JuliePilitsis

Incredible team effort from our @UNCneurosurgery residents & @UNC medical students, who have collectively pushed so many of our projects to the finish line. This recognition wouldn’t possible without their commitment to research & education. @UNC_Health_Care @UNCMedCenter

Thank you @JuliePilitsis for moving the field forward with a cutting-edge presentation at the #AANS2025 Scientific Annual Meeting in Boston! 🎤 Dr. Pilitsis expands on the innovations of machine learning and pain measures in #Neurosurgery. #PainResearch #WomenInMedicine

Back in Texas now, but was nice to see some of UT San Antonio representing at the @AANSNeuro @WomenInNSGY reception in Boston this weekend! #AANS2025 #WINS #Neurosurgery #medicalstudent #residency @UTHealthNeuro @UthsaNsurgRes See y’all in San Antonio for AANS 2026 🧠

@OU_Neurosurgery welcomed our visiting professor, Dr. Roberto Heros, from @UMneurosurgery and @JacksonHealth. We are so happy to spend some time with Dr. Heros - a giant in neurosurgery. In exchange, Dr. Heros leaves with cowboy boots and a little bit of Oklahoma in his heart.

Welcome to our newest members of the @UNCneurosurgery squad! We are all so excited to have you and can’t wait for you to join us in Chapel Hill! 💙🐏

Welcome to UNC! I look forward to working with you in the surgical skills lab.

Congratulations to our new @UNC_Health_Care #NeurosurgeryResidents! #MatchDay #MatchDay2025 @UNC_SOM

Happy Match Day! We are thrilled to welcome Drs. Guan Li, Julie Necarsulmer, and Kyle Zappi to the #UCSDNeuroSurg team! We look forward to their continued success and future contributions to neurosurgery. #Match2025

Congratulations to Dr. Alexandra Paul for being named a 2025 @capregchamber Woman of Excellence! albanymed.org/news/dr-alexan…

Unforgettable night at the hurricane game with the @UNCneurosurgery team and our families! 🏒❤️ #FamilyGoals #neurosurgery #carolinahurricanes