Resident & Medical Student Section

"Good students aim for good grades. Great students aim for understanding."

-Maxime Lagacé

Welcome Neurosurgery Residents and Medical Students!

Welcome to the Resident and Student Section of the Michigan Association of Neurosurgeons (MANS) — your hub for professional development, networking, and hands-on educational opportunities in neurosurgery across Michigan.

Whether you're a medical student exploring neurosurgery or a resident building your surgical career, this section is designed to keep you informed, supported, and connected.

Congratulations to Our Resident Presenters!

MANS congratulates the outstanding neurosurgery residents selected to present their research at the 44th Annual Summer Meeting!

These residents will showcase their work during the scientific program, with attendees voting to recognize the top presentations. First, second, and third place cash awards will be presented on Sunday, August 16.

Please join us in congratulating our resident presenters:

Anisse Chaker, MD

Shivum Desai, DO

Victor Di Rita

Daniel Griepp, DO

Samir Harake, MD

Michael Melhem, MD

Ishan Perera, DO

Mohammad Rashad, MD

Drew Thibault, DO

Mark Zaki, MD


We look forward to hearing their presentations and celebrating the next generation of neurosurgical leaders!

  • 2025 Resident Summer Meeting Highlights

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    Jordan Lam, DO

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    Anisse Chaker, MD

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    Ayobami Ward, MD

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Congratulations to the

2025 Resident Abstract Winners

Jordan Lam, DO

University of Michigan

Feasibility of Individualized Wireless Carbon Fiber Neural Interfaces for Brain-Computer Interfaces

Anisse Chaker, MD
Henry Ford Hospital

Risk Factors for Treatment Non-response after Lumbar Surgery: A Michigan Spine Surgery Improvement Collaborative (MSSIC) Study

Ayobami Ward, MD
University of Michigan

dmpFES Confers Fatigue Resistance in Primate Model of Upper Extremity Paralysis in SCI

Did you Graduate? CONGRATS!

Email admin@mansneurosurgery.org with your updated contact information and the month/year you graduated.


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