The American Association of Neurological Surgeons named Robert E. Harbaugh, MD, FAANS, president for 2015 to 2016.
Dr. Harbaugh is the director of the Penn State Institute of the Neurosuciences and University Distinguished Professor and Chair in the Department of Neurosurgery. He has been a member of AANS since 1986 and served as president-elect last year. He is also president of the NPA and held leadership positions at the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
"My goal for the AANS is to make it an indispensable organization for our clients. Who are our clients? First and foremost, our members. I want the AANS to increase its advocacy for neurosurgeons and the specialty of neurosurgery though our ongoing support of the Washington Community and through AANS public relations efforts directed at demonstrating the value of neurosurgical specialists," said Dr. Harbaugh in an organization press release.
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