title: The history of neurosurgery at the University of Rochester.
abstract: The Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Rochester has a long legacy of excellent patient care and innovation in the neurosciences. The department's founder, Dr. William Van Wagenen, was a direct pupil of Harvey Cushing and the first president of the Harvey Cushing Society. His successor, Dr. Frank P. Smith, was also a leader in organized neurosurgery and helped to permanently memorialize his mentor with an endowed fellowship that today is one of the most prestigious training awards in neurosurgery. The first 2 chiefs are honored every year by the department with memorial invited lectureships in their names. The department is home to a thriving multidisciplinary research program that fulfills the lifelong vision of its founder, Dr. Van Wagenen.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of Rochester; and.
authors.forename: Kristopher T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Kimmell
authors.forename: Anthony L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Petraglia
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bakos
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rodenhouse
authors.forename: Paul K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Maurer
authors.forename: Webster H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Pilcher
mesh_terms: D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000266:history*; D009518:New York; D014495:Universities / Q000266:history
keywords: URMC = University of Rochester Medical Center; history; legacy; neurosurgery