Neurosurgery Interest Group (NSIG)
2024 Leaders:
Eujung Park - eujungpark@arizona.edu
Ty Duffy - tyduffy@arizona.edu
Jake Saunders - jacobsaunders@arizona.edu
Rob Unger - robertunger@arizona.edu
2023 Leaders:
Izzi Bauer - IBauer@arizona.edu
Annie Pico - apico@arizona.edu
Courtney Deaver - courtneydeaver@arizona.edu
Nikhil Dholaria - nikhildholaria10@arizona.edu
James Kelbert-jkelbert@arizona.edu
Mission Statement
The Neurosurgery Interest Group (NSIG) aims to introduce and familiarize students with the specialty of neurological surgery, in order to promote interest in this unique career path. By means of networking events with neurosurgical residents, we intend to educate students on the path to residency and expose students to the realities of neurosurgery both during and after residency. Through additional events, including brain awareness week and simulation events, we provide opportunities for students to integrate their ongoing medical education into hands-on experiences, that aim to enhance clinical decision-making skills and their ability to diagnose and treat neurological cases.
NSIG is open to all students interested in or exploring the possibility of a neurosurgical career as well as anyone simply interested in enriching their neurosurgical knowledge.
Club Activities 2021-2022:
Journal Club Meetings
Physician Shadowing
Lunch Talks/Speaker Series
Research Opportunities
Conferences/Seminars
Community Service Outreach
Faculty Advisors:
Nakaji, Peter, MD | Banner Health
Neurosurgeon
Robert Bina, MD | Banner Health
Neurosurgeon
Kristin Nosova, MD | Banner Health
PGY5 Neurosurgery
Associated Websites
AANS (American Association for Neurological Surgeons)
CNS (Congress of Neurological Surgeons
The Neurosurgical Atlas