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!
2026 Abstract Submission
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Button2026 Summer Meeting
August 14-16
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.
Questions? Call 517-580-5701






